1 In the Lord I take refuge;

How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain?

2 "For, behold, the wicked bend the bow,

They have *set their arrow on the string

To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

3 "If the foundations are destroyed,

What can the righteous do?"

4 The Lord is in His holy temple; the *Lord’s throne is in heaven;

His eyes see, His eyelids test the sons of mankind.

5 The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,

And His soul hates one who loves violence.

6 He will rain *coals of fire upon the wicked,

And brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.

7 For the Lord is righteous, He loves *righteousness;

The upright will see His face.