| New King James Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1To the Chief Musician. [i]A Psalm[/i] of David. In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? | 1For the choir director. A Psalm of David. In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain; |
| 2For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. | 2For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. |
| 3If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? | 3If 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 behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. | 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD'S throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. |
| 5The LORD tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates. | 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates. |
| 6Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup. | 6Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup. |
| 7For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright. | 7For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face. |
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