1In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!" 2For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. 3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? 4Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men. 5Yahweh examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates. 6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. 7For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face. For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David.
The Book ofPsalms 11Chapter XI 11
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Psalms 11 — United Kingdom of Israel
David — King of Israel, warrior-poet, man after God's heart. Set in Jerusalem, during a time of political threat. David's advisors urge him to flee to the mountains as enemies prepare their attack, but he refuses to run. Standing firm in his palace, he declares that God in His temple sees everything and will judge righteously, even when evil seems to have the upper hand.
“Psalms 11:1”— 11:1
Read when: Read this when people are pressuring you to compromise your principles or abandon your post during crisis.
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