| Berean Standard Bible | New International Version |
| 1For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain! | 1For the director of music. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. |
| 2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. | 2For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” | 3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" |
| 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. | 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. |
| 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. | 5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. |
| 6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. | 6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. |
| 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. | 7For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. |
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