1For the leader. Of David.In GOD I take refuge;how can you say to me,“Take to the hills like a bird!athe hills like a bird Meaning of Heb. uncertain; lit. “your hill, bird!”
2For see, the wicked bend the bow,they set their arrow on the stringto shoot from the shadows at the upright.
3When the foundations are destroyed,what can the righteous do?”bWhen the foundations are destroyed, / what can the righteous do? Or “For the foundations are destroyed; what has the Righteous One done?” Or “If the foundations are destroyed, what have the righteous accomplished?”
4GOD is in the divine holy palace; GOD—whose throne is in heaven,whose eyes behold, whose gaze searches humankind.
5GOD seeks out someone righteous,but loathes the wicked one who loves injustice.
6[God] will rain down upon the wicked blazing coals and sulfur;a scorching wind shall be their lot.ctheir lot Lit. “the portion of their cup.”
7For GOD is righteous,and loves righteous deeds;the upright shall behold God’s face.