Psalm 11 - Refining
To the choirmaster. Of David. Concern 1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, 2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; 3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Confidence 4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven; his eyes look down on the world, his gaze tests the children of man. 5 The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, but his soul hates the one who loves violence. 6 Let him rain fire and brimstone on the wicked; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. Conclusion 7 For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face. The psalms are not just in a random order, there is a pattern and rhythm to them, themes weave there way through them like threads in a tapestry. Psalm 11 starts with a bold statement. In the Lord I take refuge; But ...