1Dem Chorleiter. Von David. Bei dem HERRN habe ich mich geborgen. Wie sagt ihr zu meiner Seele: »Flieh in die Berge wie ein Vogel[1]«? (Ps 7,2)2Denn siehe, die Gottlosen spannen den Bogen, haben ihren Pfeil auf der Sehne gerichtet, im Finstern zu schießen auf die von Herzen Aufrichtigen. (Ps 37,14; Ps 64,4; Lk 20,20; Jak 5,6)3Wenn die Grundpfeiler umgerissen werden, was richtet da der Gerechte aus? (Hi 17,9)4Der HERR ist in seinem heiligen Palast, der HERR – im Himmel ist sein Thron. Seine Augen schauen, seine Blicke prüfen[2] die Menschenkinder. (Ps 14,2; Ps 103,19; Ps 113,5; Hab 2,20; Mt 5,34)5Der HERR prüft den Gerechten; aber den Gottlosen und den, der Gewalttat liebt, hasst seine Seele. (Ps 5,6; Ps 139,23)6Er lässt Schlingen[3], Feuer und Schwefel regnen auf die Gottlosen. Glutwind ist ihres Bechers Anteil. (1Mo 19,24; Ps 18,13; Ps 32,10)7Denn gerecht ist der HERR. Gerechte Taten[4] liebt er. Aufrichtige schauen sein[5] Angesicht. (Ps 33,5; Ps 37,28; Ps 45,8)
1In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain.2For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?’4The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.5The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulphur; a scorching wind will be their lot.7For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
1I run to the LORD for safety. So how can you say to me, ‘Fly away like a bird to your mountain.2Look! Evil people are bending their bows. They are placing their arrows against the strings. They are planning to shoot from the shadows at those who have honest hearts.3When law and order are being destroyed, what can godly people do?’4The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. He watches everyone on earth. His eyes study them.5The LORD watches over those who do what is right. But he really hates sinful people and those who love to hurt others.6He will pour out flaming coals and burning sulphur on those who do what is wrong. A hot and dry wind will destroy them.7The LORD always does what is right. So he loves it when people do what is fair. Those who are honest will enjoy his blessing.
Psalm 11
King James Version
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?4The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD' throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.5The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.