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Psalms 11

In the Lord I take refuge

For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!a 2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”b 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.c

5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.d 6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.e 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.f

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Psalm 11 is a short, intense poem of trust in the Lord when the foundations of society seem to be collapsing. The psalmist faces counsel from fearful advisors who urge him to flee like a bird to the mountains, but he refuses. Instead, he anchors himself in the reality that the Lo

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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 11(5)

FaceRainSoulThroneWind

Bible Characters· Psalms 11(1)

David

References· Psalms 11

a
v.1 — Psalms 56:11, Isaiah 26:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:14, Psalms 25:2, Luke 13:31, Proverbs 6:5, Psalms 16:1, 2 Chronicles 16:8, Psalms 7:1, Psalms 9:10
b
v.3 — Psalms 82:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Isaiah 58:12, Psalms 75:3, Acts 4:24-33, 2 Kings 19:13-18, Daniel 3:15-18, Nehemiah 6:10-12, 2 Chronicles 32:13-15, Daniel 6:10-28
c
v.4 — Psalms 103:19, Psalms 18:6, Psalms 2:4, Habakkuk 2:20, Psalms 34:15-16, Jeremiah 23:24, Psalms 33:13, Isaiah 66:1, Hebrews 4:13, 2 Chronicles 16:9
d
v.5 — Proverbs 6:16-19, James 1:12, Psalms 7:9, Psalms 21:8, Psalms 5:4-5, 1 Peter 1:7, Genesis 22:1, Psalms 26:2, Psalms 10:3, 1 Peter 4:12
e
v.6 — Ezekiel 38:22, Genesis 19:24, Luke 17:29, Ezekiel 13:13, Psalms 75:8, Job 18:15, Job 20:23, Jeremiah 25:15-17, Habakkuk 2:16, John 18:11
f
v.7 — Revelation 22:4, Psalms 17:15, 1 Peter 3:12, Psalms 45:7, Job 36:7, 1 John 3:2, Psalms 33:18, Psalms 34:15, Psalms 99:4, Psalms 5:12

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