1 In the Lord I take refuge.How then can you say to me:‘Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 For look, the wicked bend their bows;they set their arrows against the stringsto shoot from the shadowsat the upright in heart.
3 When the foundations are being destroyed,what can the righteous do?’
4 The Lord is in his holy temple;the Lord is on his heavenly throne.He observes everyone on earth;his eyes examine them.
5 The Lord examines the righteous,but the wicked, those who love violence,he hates with a passion.
6 On the wicked he will rainfiery coals and burning sulphur;a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For the Lord is righteous,he loves justice;the upright will see his face.