Psalms 11

1 To the Overseer. — By David. In Jehovah I trusted, how say ye to my soul, 'They moved [to] Thy mountain for the bird?

In Jehovah I take refuge. How will ye say to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain.

2 For lo, the wicked tread a bow, They have prepared their arrow on the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

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

3 When the foundations are destroyed, The righteous — what hath he done?

If the foundations be destroyed, what can a righteous man do?

4 'Jehovah [is] in his holy temple: Jehovah — in the heavens [is] His throne. His eyes see — His eyelids try the sons of men.

Jehovah is in his holy temple. Jehovah's throne is in heaven. His eyes, behold, his eyelids try, the sons of men.

5 Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

Jehovah tries the righteous man, but his soul hates the wicked man and him who loves violence.

6 He poureth on the wicked snares, fire, and brimstone, And a horrible wind [is] the portion of their cup.

He will rain snares upon sinners. Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For righteous [is] Jehovah, Righteousness He hath loved, The upright doth His countenance see!'

For Jehovah is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright man shall behold his face.