Psalms 11

Thomson(i) 1 For the conclusion. A Psalm by David. In the Lord I have placed my confidence, how say ye to my soul, "away to the mountains as an ostrich. 2 For behold the sinners have bent a bow: they have provided arrows for a quiver; to shoot privily the upright in heart. 3 For what thou didst build up, they have pulled down." Now what hath the righteous done? 4 The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord, whose throne is in heaven; whose eyes look down on the needy; whose eye lids examine the sons of men; 5 the Lord examineth both the righteous and the wicked. He then who loveth iniquity hateth his own soul. 6 Upon the wicked he will rain snares. Fire and brimstone and a tempestuous wind, shall be the portion of their cup. 7 Because the Lord is righteous, therefore he loved righteousness; his countenance beheld uprightness.