Psalm 11 NIV NLT Parallel

◄ Psalm 11 ►

New International Version

New Living Translation

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.

1I trust in the LORD for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!

2For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

2The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right.

3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

3The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”

4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.

4But the LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.

5The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.

5The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence.

6On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.

6He will rain down blazing coals and burning sulfur on the wicked, punishing them with scorching winds.

7For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.

7For the righteous LORD loves justice. The virtuous will see his face.