| New International Version | English Standard Version |
| 1For the director of music. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. | 1In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, |
| 2For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. | 2for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; |
| 3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" | 3if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” |
| 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. | 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. |
| 5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. | 5The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. |
| 6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. | 6Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of 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 shall behold his face. |
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