Psalm 11 HCSB NET Parallel

◄ Psalm 11 ►

Holman Christian Standard Bible

NET Bible

1For the choir director. Davidic. I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me," Escape to the mountain like a bird!

1For the music director; by David. In the LORD I have taken shelter. How can you say to me, "Flee to a mountain like a bird!

2For look, the wicked string the bow; they put the arrow on the bowstring to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

2For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

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

3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?"

4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; He examines everyone.

4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

5The LORD examines the righteous and the wicked. He hates the lover of violence.

5The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

6He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; a scorching wind will be their portion.

6May the LORD rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!

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

7Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.