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1. For the director. By David.

I have sought refuge in YHWH. How can you say to me,

"Flee to your mountain, birds!

2. For look! The wicked (people) are about to bend the bow.

They have put their arrows in place on the string

in order to shoot in deep darkness at the upright in heart.

3. For the foundations are about to be destroyed.

What has the righteous (person) done?"

4. YHWH is in his holy temple;

YHWH – his throne is in heaven.

His eyes observe;

his eyelids test humans.

5. YHWH refines the righteous (person),

but his soul hates the wicked (person), who loves violence.

6. May he rain traps on wicked (people)!

May the portion in their cup be fire, brimstone, and a scorching wind!

7. For YHWH is righteous; he loves righteous acts;

the upright (people) will look at his face.

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