1  In Jehovah have I put my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain?

2  For behold, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may in darkness shoot at the upright in heart.

3  If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do?

4  Jehovah [is] in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, — his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men.

5  Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.

6  Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone; and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7  For righteous is Jehovah; he loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright.