{1Ki 2:10-12; 1Ch 29:26-30; Psa 4-6, 9, 11^**}

    ^11:1 I take refuge in Jehovah. How will you^* say to my soul, Flee like a bird to your^* mountain.

    ^11:2 Because, behold, the wicked bend the bow. They make ready their arrow upon the string that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. ^11:3 Because the foundations are destroyed, what can a righteous man do?

    ^11:4 Jehovah is in his holy temple. Jehovah's throne is in heaven. His eyes, behold, his eyelids try, the sons of men. ^11:5 Jehovah tries the righteous man. But his soul hates the wicked man and he who loves violence. ^11:6 He will rain snares upon sinners. Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.

    ^11:7 Because Jehovah is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright man will behold his face.