The LORD a Refuge and Defense.

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

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 the bow,
          They make ready their arrow upon the string
          To 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’S throne is in heaven;
          His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.

5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked,
          And the one who loves violence His soul hates.

6 Upon the wicked He will rain snares;
          Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.

7 For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness;
          The upright will behold His face.