| New Living Translation | Berean Study Bible |
| 1For the choir director: A psalm of David. I trust in the LORD for protection. So why do you say to me, "Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! | 1For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. So how can you say to me, “Flee to your mountain like a bird! |
| 2The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right. | 2For behold, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. |
| 3The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?" | 3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” |
| 4But the LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth. | 4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. |
| 5The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence. | 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. |
| 6He will rain down blazing coals and burning sulfur on the wicked, punishing them with scorching winds. | 6On the wicked He will rain fiery coals and brimstone; a scorching wind will be their portion. |
| 7For the righteous LORD loves justice. The virtuous will see his face. | 7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. |
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