The Darby Translation DBY
New International Version NIV
1 {To the chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David.} In Jehovah have I put my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain?
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In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 For behold, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may in darkness shoot at the upright in heart.
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For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do?
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When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 Jehovah [is] in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, -- his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men.
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The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.
5 Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone; and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
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On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For righteous is Jehovah; he loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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