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1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.
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<<To the chief musician: A Psalm of David.>> In the LORD I put my trust; how say ye to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain,
2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
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for lo, the wicked bend their bow and make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart;
3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
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if the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.
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The LORD is in His holy temple! The LORD'S throne is in heaven! His eyes behold; His eyelids test the children of men!
5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
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The LORD trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence, His soul hateth.
6 On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
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Upon the wicked He shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; His countenance doth behold the upright.
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