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1 To the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;
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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 for lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
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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 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous 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's throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.
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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 tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
6 On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
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On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
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For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
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