> [[psalm-10|← Previous]] | [[psalm-00|TOC]] | [[psalm-12|Next →]] --- # Psalm 11 ## Confidence in the Presence of God 1 For the leader. Of David. ^psalm-11-1 ### I In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains! 2 See how the wicked string their bows, ^psalm-11-2 fit their arrows to the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright of heart. 3 If foundations are destroyed, ^psalm-11-3 what can the just one do?” ### II 4 The LORD is in his holy temple; ^psalm-11-4 the LORD’s throne is in heaven. God’s eyes keep careful watch; they test the children of Adam. 5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, ^psalm-11-5 hates those who love violence, 6 And rains upon the wicked ^psalm-11-6 fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup. 7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds; ^psalm-11-7 the upright will see his face. \* (Psalm 11) A song of trust. Though friends counsel flight to the mountain country (a traditional hideout) to escape trouble (([[psalm-11|Ps 11]]:1] – [3]), the innocent psalmist reaffirms confidence in God, who protects those who seek asylum in the Temple (([[psalm-11|Ps 11]]:4] – [7]). \* (11:3) Foundations: usually understood of public order, cf. [Ps 82:5]. \* (11:6) Their allotted cup: the cup that God gives people to drink is a common figure for their destiny, cf. ([[psalm-16|Ps 16]]:5]; [75:9]; ([[matthew-20|Mt 20]]:22]; [26:39]; [Rv 14:10]. a. (11:1) [Ps 55:7]; [91:4]. b. (11:2) ([[psalm-07|Ps 7]]:13]; [37:14]; [57:5]; [64:4]. c. (11:4) ([[psalm-14|Ps 14]]:2]; [102:20]; [Hb 2:20]; [Dt 26:15]; [Is 66:1]; ([[matthew-05|Mt 5]]:34]. d. (11:6) [Ps 120:4]; [140:11]; [Prv 16:27]; [Ez 38:22]; ([[revelation-08|Rv 8]]:5]; [20:10]. --- _New American Bible, revised edition_ (2010, 1991, 1986, 1970) Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. > [[psalm-10|← Previous]] | [[psalm-00|TOC]] | [[psalm-12|Next →]]