Psalms 11:1 — Meaning and Application

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“[To 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?”

Psalms 11:1

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[To 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?

For, lo, the wicked bend {their} bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. {privily: Heb. in darkness}

If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

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Psalms 11:2

"For, lo, the wicked bend {their} bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. {privily: Heb. in darkness}"

Psalms 11:3

"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

Psalms 11:4

"The LORD {is} in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne {is} in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men."

Psalms 11:5

"The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth."

Psalms 11:6

"Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: {this shall be} the portion of their cup. {an horrible...: or, a burning tempest}"

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