Old Testament

Psalms 11

Trust in the Enthroned Lord

3 passages

Overview

When the foundations of moral order collapse and the psalmist is counseled to flee, he refuses, anchoring his confidence instead in the LORD who reigns unmoved from his heavenly throne, scrutinizes the righteous with a penetrating gaze, and will pour out purifying judgment on the wicked — vindicating the upright who shall behold his face.

Passages

1–3The Psalmist's Refuge Amid Threat and Doubt 4–5The All-Seeing God: Sovereignty, Sanctuary, and the Scrutiny of the Just 6–7Fire from Heaven: Divine Justice and the Righteousness of God

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Psalms 11

¹For the Chief Musician. By David. In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?

²For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

³If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?

⁴Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.

⁵Yahweh examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.

⁶On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

⁷For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.

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