| New International Version | New International 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. | 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. |
| 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 look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" | 3When the foundations are being 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 is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. |
| 5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. | 5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. |
| 6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. | 6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. |
| 7For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. | 7For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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