1 I take refuge in the LORD. So how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains.”? ISV — Psalm 11:1
2 Look, the wicked have bent their bow and placed their arrow b11:2 So MT DSS 5/6HevPs; DSS 4QCatena A LXX read arrows on the string, c11:2 So MT; LXX reads arrows for the quiver to shoot from the darkness d11:2 So MT DSS; LXX reads shoot on a moonless night at the upright in heart. ISV — Psalm 11:2
3 When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? ISV — Psalm 11:3
4 The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD’s throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance e11:4 Lit. eyelids examines humanity. f11:4 Lit. examines the children of men ISV — Psalm 11:4
5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates. ISV — Psalm 11:5
6 He rains on the wicked burning coals and sulfur; a scorching wind is their destiny. g11:6 Lit. the portion of their cup ISV — Psalm 11:6
7 Indeed, the LORD is righteous; he loves righteousness; the upright will see him face-to-face. ISV — Psalm 11:7