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.
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.