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Psalms 11:3 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? "
Psalms 11:3
Verse in Context
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1 In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
2 For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4 The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
5 The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
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Psalms 11:1
"In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?"
Psalms 11:2
"For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart."
Psalms 11:4
"The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men."
Psalms 11:5
"The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence."
Psalms 11:6
"On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup."
Psalms 11:7
"For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face."
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