Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 11

In the LORD I Take Refuge

(Habakkuk 1:12–17)

1For the leader. Of David. In the LORD I have taken refuge; how do you say to my soul^a, "Flee to your mountain, O bird"?
2For behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have set their arrow upon the string, to shoot in the darkness at the upright of heart.
3When the foundations are destroyed, the righteous—what has he done?
4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD, his throne is in the heavens; his eyes behold, his eyelids test the sons of man^b.
5The LORD tests the righteous; but the wicked and the one who loves violence, his soul hates.
6He will rain upon the wicked snares; fire and brimstone and a wind^c of scorching heat are the portion of their cup.
7For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.