Psalms 11

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 For the leader. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains!	1 To the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains;
2 See how the wicked string their bows, fit their arrows to the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright.	2 for lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
3 When foundations are being destroyed, what can the upright do?"	3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do"?
4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD'S throne is in heaven. God's eyes keep careful watch; they test all peoples.	4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes behold, his eyelids test, the children of men.
5 The LORD tests the good and the bad, hates those who love violence,	5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates him that loves violence.
6 And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.	6 On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.	7 For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.