King James Version KJV
New Revised Standard NRS
1 In the LORD put I 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 can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;
2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot 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 be 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 behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
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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 trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
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The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence.
6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this 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 righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
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For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
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