Psalms 11

₁The LORD is my fortress!

Don't say to me,

“Escape like a bird

to the mountains!”

₂You tell me, “Watch out!

Those evil people have put

their arrows on their bows,

and they are standing

in the shadows,

aiming at good people.

₃What can an honest person do

when everything crumbles?”

₄The LORD is sitting

in his sacred temple

on his throne in heaven.

He knows everything we do

because he sees us all.

₅The LORD tests honest people,

but despises those

who are cruel

and love violence.

₆He will send fiery coals

and flaming sulphur

down on the wicked,

and they will drink nothing

but a scorching wind.

₇The LORD always does right

and wants justice done.

Everyone who does right

will see his face.