Psalms 11 AMP

1. In the Lord I take refuge [and put my trust]; How can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to your mountain;

2. For look, the wicked are bending the bow; They take aim with their arrow on the string To shoot [by stealth] in darkness at the upright in heart.

3. If the foundations [of a godly society] are destroyed, What can the righteous do?”

4. The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes see, His eyelids test the children of men.

5. The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves violence.

6. Upon the wicked (godless) He will rain coals of fire; Fire and brimstone and a dreadful scorching wind will be the portion of their cup [of doom].

7. For the Lord is [absolutely] righteous, He loves righteousness (virtue, morality, justice); The upright shall see His face.