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1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain,
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In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;
2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
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for look, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart.
3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? ”
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If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.
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The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his gaze examines humankind.
5 The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
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The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.
6 Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
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On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and sulfur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
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For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
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