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1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain"?
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<<For the Chief Musician. By David.>> In the LORD do I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!"
2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart.
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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 If the foundations are 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 test the sons of men.
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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 The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.
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The LORD examines the righteous, But the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
6 Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup.
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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 For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.
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For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.