| Holman Christian Standard Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1For the choir director. Davidic. I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me," Escape to the mountain like a bird! | 1I take refuge in the LORD. So how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains."? |
| 2For look, the wicked string the bow; they put the arrow on the bowstring to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. | 2Look, the wicked have bent their bow and placed their arrow on the string, to shoot from the darkness at the upright in heart. |
| 3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" | 3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? |
| 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; He examines everyone. | 4The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD's throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance examines humanity. |
| 5The LORD examines the righteous and the wicked. He hates the lover of violence. | 5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates. |
| 6He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; a scorching wind will be their portion. | 6He rains on the wicked burning coals and sulfur; a scorching wind is their destiny. |
| 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves righteous deeds. The upright will see His face. | 7Indeed, the LORD is righteous; he loves righteousness; the upright will see him face-to-face. |
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