013) Psalm 11
8.6.8.6.
1 Since I have placed my trust in God, a refuge always nigh, Why should I, like a tim’rous bird, to distant mountains fly ?
2 Behold, the wicked bend their bow, and ready fix their dart;
Lurking in ambush to destroy the man of uptight heart.
3 When once the firm assurance fails which public faith imparts, ’Tis time for innocence to fly from such deceitful arts.
4 The Lord hath both a temple here, and righteous throne above;
Whence he surveys the sons of men, and how their counsels move.
5 If God the righteous, whom he loves, for trial does correct;
What must the sons of violence, whom he abhors, expect?
6 Snares, fire, and brimstone on their heads shall in one tempest show’r; This dreadful mixture his revenge into their cup shall pour.
7 The righteous Lord will righteous deeds With signal favor grace; And to the upright man disclose the brightness of his face.
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