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 their bows.

They set their arrows on the strings,

that they may 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 is on his throne in heaven.

His eyes observe.

His eyes examine the children of men.

5 The LORD examines the righteous,

but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.

6 On the wicked he will rain blazing coals;

fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For the LORD is righteous.

He loves righteousness.

The upright shall see his face.

2 Porque os maus já retesaram os seus arcos,puseram as flechas na corda, para as atirarem contra os que se conduzem com rectidão.

3 Na realidade, os alicerces da lei e da ordem estão desfeitos,dizem eles. Que pode fazer o justo?

5 Se por um lado ele põe à prova a vida do justo,por outro, aborrece o mau, e os que amam a violência.

6 O Senhor fará chover fogo e enxofre sobre os maus. Um vento tempestuoso os queimará.

7 Porque Deus é justo, e ama a justiça. Os que amam Deus verão o seu rosto.