Psalm 11
My refuge is the Lord
The psalmist takes refuge in the Lord, declaring that the Lord's throne is in heaven where he beholds all mankind; he tries the righteous but hates the wicked, upon whom he rains snares and fire.
7 verses. The 11th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.
1For the Chief Musician. By David. In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
2For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
5The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
Matthew Henry on Psalm 11
2,529 words, in 2 passages.
World English Bible. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.