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Psalms 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. I sought refuge in Jehovah; how can you say to my soul, Flee like a bird to your hill.

2 For behold! The wicked ones will tread the bow; they fixed their arrow on the string, in order to shoot with it in darkness at the upright of hearts.

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

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Chapter Summary

David encourages himself against his enemies. The providence and justice of Jehovah. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

חָסָה seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700
צַדִּיק righteous one H6662 · TWOT 1879c
רָשָׁע wicked one H7563 · TWOT 2222b
בָּחַן try, test H974 · TWOT 230
חָמָס violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
שָׁת foundations H8356 · TWOT 2380b

People & Context

David

Author of this psalm; rejects counsel to flee and declares his trust in Jehovah's enthroned justice.

Timeline

Arrows in the Darkness

The wicked fix their arrows on the string to shoot at the upright of heart in the darkness.

Psalms 11:2
Fire and Brimstone

Jehovah rains snares, fire, brimstone, and a scorching wind on the wicked as their portion.

Psalms 11:6

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