Holman Christian Standard Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
1For the choir director. Davidic. I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me," Escape to the mountain like a bird! | 1For the choir director. Davidic. I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me," Escape to the mountain like a bird! |
2For look, the wicked string the bow; they put the arrow on the bowstring to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. | 2For look, the wicked string the bow; they put the arrow on the bowstring to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" | 3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" |
4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; He examines everyone. | 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; He examines everyone. |
5The LORD examines the righteous and the wicked. He hates the lover of violence. | 5The LORD examines the righteous and the wicked. He hates the lover of violence. |
6He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; a scorching wind will be their portion. | 6He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
7For the LORD is righteous; He loves righteous deeds. The upright will see His face. | 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves righteous deeds. The upright will see His face. |
Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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