| English Standard Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, | 1I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me, "Escape to the mountains like a bird! |
| 2for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; | 2For look, the wicked string bows; they put their arrows on bowstrings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” | 3When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" |
| 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. | 4The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD--his throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his gaze examines everyone. |
| 5The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. | 5The LORD examines the righteous, but he hates the wicked and those who love violence. |
| 6Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. | 6Let him rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; let a scorching wind be the portion in their cup. |
| 7For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face. | 7For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds. The upright will see his face. |
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