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1 I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, "Fly like a bird to your mountain.
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In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain,
2 Like hunters, the wicked string their bows; they set their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from dark places at those who are honest.
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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;
3 When all that is good falls apart, what can good people 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 sits on his throne in heaven. He sees what people do; he keeps his eye on them.
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The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.
5 The Lord tests those who do right, but he hates the wicked and those who love to hurt others.
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The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
6 He will send hot coals and burning sulfur on the wicked. A whirlwind is what they will get.
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Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 The Lord does what is right, and he loves justice, so honest people will see his face. For the director of music. Upon the sheminith. A psalm of David.
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For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.