1 I have taken refuge in the Lord.
How can you say to me,
“Escape to the mountains like a bird!

2 For look, the wicked string bows;
they put their arrows on bowstrings
to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

3 When the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”

4 The Lord is in his holy temple;
the Lord—his throne is in heaven.
His eyes watch;
his gaze examines everyone.

5 The Lord examines the righteous,
but he hates the wicked
and those who love violence.

6 Let him rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked;
let a scorching wind be the portion in their cup.

7 For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds.
The upright will see his face.