The L{ORD} a Refuge and Defense.

For the choir director.

{A Psalm} of David.

1
In the LORD I take refuge;
How can you say to my soul, “Flee {as} a bird to your mountain; 2
For, behold, the wicked bend the bow,
They make ready their arrow upon the string
To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. 3
If the foundations are destroyed,
What can the righteous do?

 4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD’S throne is in heaven;
His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. 5
The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked,
And the one who loves violence His soul hates. 6
Upon the wicked He will rain snares;
Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup. 7
For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness;
The upright will behold His face.