Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
1 I trust in the Lord for safety. How foolish of you to say to me, "Fly away like a bird to the mountains,
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For the Chief Musician. By David. In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
2 because the wicked have drawn their bows and aimed their arrows to shoot from the shadows at good people.
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For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3 There is nothing a good person can do when everything falls apart."
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If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4 The Lord is in his holy temple; he has his throne in heaven. He watches people everywhere and knows what they are doing.
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The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
5 He examines the good and the wicked alike; the lawless he hates with all his heart.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
6 He sends down flaming coals and burning sulfur on the wicked; he punishes them with scorching winds.
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On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 The Lord is righteous and loves good deeds; those who do them will live in his presence.
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For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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