1For the leader: for David IN the LORD I take refuge. How can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains;
2for see, the wicked string their bows and fit the arrow to the bowstring, to shoot from the darkness at honest folk”?
3When foundations are undermined, what can the just person do?
4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His gaze is upon mankind, his searching eye tests them.
5The LORD weighs just and unjust, and he hates all who love violence.
6He will rain fiery coals and brimstone on the wicked; scorching winds will be the portion they drink.
7For the LORD is just and loves just dealing; his face is turned towards the upright.