Psalms 11
1 In the LORD put I my trust: How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Common Questions About Psalms 11
What advice is David resisting in Psalm 11?
David is being told to flee like a bird to the mountains because the wicked are attacking, but he responds that he takes refuge in the Lord instead of fleeing.
What does Psalm 11 say about God's watchfulness?
It says the Lord is in His holy temple, His throne is in heaven, and His eyes examine and test the children of mankind, loving the righteous and testing the wicked.
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Questions to Think About
- When under pressure, are you more tempted to flee or to take refuge in God as David chose?
- How does knowing God 'examines' hearts encourage you to live with integrity even unseen?
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