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Psalms 11
A short, sharp argument against fleeing. Friends urge the psalmist to escape: 'Flee as a bird to your mountain' (v.1), warning that the wicked are already aiming arrows in the dark (v.2) and the foundations themselves are crumbling (v.3). He refuses, and the answer is one image: the LORD is in his temple, on his throne, and his eyes 'examine the children of men' (v.4). The crisis on earth is met not with escape but with a God who watches and weighs.
- 1
In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
- 2
For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
- 3
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
- 4
The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
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The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
- 6
On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
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For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.
- 1
Al Músico principal: Salmo de David. EN Jehová he confiado; ¿cómo decís á mi alma: Escapa al monte cual ave?
- 2
Porque he aquí, los malos flecharon el arco, apercibieron sus saetas sobre la cuerda, para asaetear en oculto á los rectos de corazón.
- 3
Si fueren destruídos los fundamentos, ¿qué ha de hacer el justo?
- 4
Jehová en el templo de su santidad: la silla de Jehová está en el cielo: sus ojos ven, sus párpados examinan á los hijos de los hombres.
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Jehová prueba al justo; empero al malo y al que ama la violencia, su alma aborrece.
- 6
Sobre los malos lloverá lazos; fuego y azufre, con vientos de torbellinos, será la porción del cáliz de ellos.
- 7
Porque el justo Jehová ama la justicia: al recto mirará su rostro.
Two questions, one answer
The whole psalm hinges on v.3: 'If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?' It is the voice of despair, assuming the game is already lost.
Verses 4-7 reply by relocating the foundation. It is not the collapsing order below but the unmoved throne above; the same eyes that examine the righteous bring fire on those who love violence (v.6).
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