Ps 11

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Psalm 11:1 King James Version (KJV)

11 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?



Psalm 11:1 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Psalm 11

For the director of music. A psalm of David.



1 I run to the LORD for safety.

So how can you say to me,

“Fly away like a bird to your mountain.



New International Reader's Version (NIRV) Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.



These are my thoughts.

When we have the Lord on our side there is no reason to hide but simply follow Him.

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Psalm 11:2 King James Version (KJV)

2 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.



Psalm 11:2 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)



2 Look! Evil people are bending their bows.

They are placing their arrows against the strings.

They are planning to shoot from the shadows

at those who have honest hearts.



New International Reader's Version (NIRV) Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.



These are my thoughts.

The wicked try to bring down those who follow the Lord. We are going to be hated because they first hated Him.

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Psalm 11:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

Psalm 11:3 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

3 What would good people do
if the wicked destroyed all that is good?

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Copyright © 2006 by Bible League International

These are my thoughts.
The wicked are always trying to corrupt what is good, this is why God and the bible is our standard for good as believers.

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Psalm 11:4 King James Version (KJV)

4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.




Psalm 11:4 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)



4 The LORD is in his holy temple.

The LORD sits on his throne in heaven.

He sees everything that happens.

He watches people closely.



Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Copyright © 2006 by Bible League International



These are my thoughts.

The Lord watches because He loves us, He doesn’t just stand back watching but is involved.

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Psalm 11:5 King James Version (KJV)

5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.




Psalm 11:5 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)



5 The LORD examines those who are good and those who are wicked;

he hates those who enjoy hurting others.



Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Copyright © 2006 by Bible League International



These are my thoughts.

The Lord hates wickedness but God loves them and wants to change their hearts and thru Him we can be good.

[clarkthompson]

Psalm 11:6 King James Version (KJV)

6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.




Psalm 11:6 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)



6 He will make hot coals and burning sulfur fall like rain on the wicked.

They will get nothing but a hot, burning wind.



Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Copyright © 2006 by Bible League International



These are my thoughts.

Judgment will be fierce but there is hope thru Jesus we are saved.

[clarkthompson]

Psalm 11:7 King James Version (KJV)

7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.




Psalm 11:7 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)



7 The LORD always does what is right, and he loves seeing people do right.

Those who live good lives will be with him.



Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Copyright © 2006 by Bible League International



These are my thoughts.

We good loves by accepting Jesus and He will change us so we are more like who we need to be and give us a right standing before the Lord by grace.