Psalms 11

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 [For the choirmaster Of David] In Yahweh I have found refuge. How can you say to me, 'Bird, flee toyour mountain?	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!
2 'For look, the wicked are drawing their bows, fitting their arrows to the string to shoot honest men fromthe shadows.	2 See how the wicked string their bows, fit their arrows to the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright.
3 If the foundations fal to ruin, what can the upright do?'	3 When foundations are being destroyed, what can the upright do?"
4 Yahweh in his holy temple! Yahweh, his throne is in heaven; his eyes watch over the world, his gazescrutinises the children of Adam.	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.
5 Yahweh examines the upright and the wicked, the lover of violence he detests.	5 The LORD tests the good and the bad, hates those who love violence,
6 He will rain down red-hot coals, fire and sulphur on the wicked, a scorching wind wil be their lot.	6 And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.
7 For Yahweh is upright and loves uprightness, the honest will ever see his face.	7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.