In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. 1
For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 2
When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do ?" 3
The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them. 4
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates. 5
On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. 6
For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. 7