New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 I run to the LORD for safety. So how can you say to me, "Fly away like 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 Look! Evil people are bending their bows. They are placing their arrows against the strings. They are planning to shoot from the shadows at those who have honest hearts.
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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 When law and order are being destroyed, what can godly people do?"
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When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. He watches all people. His eyes study them.
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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 The LORD watches over those who do what is right. But he hates sinful people and those who love to hurt others.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
6 He will pour out flaming coals and burning sulfur on those who do what is wrong. A hot and dry wind will destroy them.
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On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 The LORD always does what is right. So he loves it when people do what is fair. Those who are honest will enjoy his blessing.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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