Psalms [Praises] 11

For the Chief Musician. By David [Beloved].

Context: Two attempts of Saul [Asked for] to take David [Beloved]’s life. Jonathan [Yah has given], a son of Saul [Asked for], saves David [Beloved] the first time. Michal, David’s wife, deceives Saul [Asked for] the second time while David [Beloved] flees to the company of Samuel at Naioth. The Spirit of God came upon the messengers which Saul [Asked for] sends to Naioth. (1 Sam 19)

1In Adonai, 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 upright do?

4Adonai is in his holy temple.

Adonai is on his throne in heaven.

His eyes observe.

His eyes examine the children of men.

5Adonai examines the upright,

but the wicked and him who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· violence his soul hates.

6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals;

fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7For Adonai is righteous.

He 'ahav ·affectionately loves· righteousness.

The upright shall see his face.