Psalms Chapter 11 (KJV)
Psalms 11
Trust in God amidst adversityGod's sovereignty and justiceThe contrast between the righteous and the wickedDivine protection of the upright
[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David.] In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee {as} a bird to your mountain?
For, lo, the wicked bend {their} bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. {privily: Heb. in darkness}
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
The LORD {is} in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne {is} in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: {this shall be} the portion of their cup. {an horrible...: or, a burning tempest}
For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Context & Meaning
Psalm 11 begins with David's declaration of trust in the Lord despite advice to flee from danger. The psalm contrasts the wicked who plot against the righteous with God's sovereign rule in heaven, assuring that He will ultimately judge the wicked and protect the upright.