Psalm 11 BSB CSB Parallel

◄ Psalm 11 ►

Berean Study Bible

Christian Standard Bible

1For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

1I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me, "Escape to the mountains like a bird!

2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

2For look, the wicked string bows; they put their arrows on bowstrings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD--his throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his gaze examines everyone.

5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

5The LORD examines the righteous, but he hates the wicked and those who love violence.

6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.

6Let him rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; let a scorching wind be the portion in their cup.

7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

7For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds. The upright will see his face.