Psalms 11: Trusting God Instead of Fleeing
David refuses to flee, choosing trust over panic.
Short and defiant, this chapter follows the lament of Psalms 10 as David rejects counsel to flee like a bird to the mountains when the wicked bend their bow against him. He anchors his confidence in the LORD's holy temple and heavenly throne.
> In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, \"Flee as a bird to your mountain!\"
For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, That they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?
Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
Yahweh examines the righteous, But the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; Fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.