Psalms 11

1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David. In the LORD have I taken refuge; how say ye to my soul: 'Flee thou! to your mountain, ye birds'?

In Adonai, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain!”

2 For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have made ready their arrow upon the string, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

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 When the foundations are destroyed, what hath the righteous wrought?

If the foundations are destroyed, what can the upright do?

4 The LORD is in His holy temple, the LORD, His throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.

Adonai is in his holy temple. Adonai is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.

5 The LORD trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.

Adonai examines the upright, but the wicked and him who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· violence his soul hates.

6 Upon the wicked He will cause to rain coals; fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

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 loveth righteousness; the upright shall behold His face.

For Adonai is righteous. He 'ahav ·affectionately loves· righteousness. The upright shall see his face.