The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 11

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 11 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “For the Leader. A Psalm of David. In HaShem have I taken refuge; how say ye to my soul: 'Flee thou! to your mountain, ye birds'?” — the complete text of all 7 verses is below, free to read online.

1For the Leader. A Psalm of David. In HaShem have I taken refuge; how say ye to my soul: 'Flee thou! to your mountain, ye birds'?

2For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, they have made ready their arrow upon the string, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

3When the foundations are destroyed, what hath the righteous wrought?

4HaShem is in His holy temple, HaShem, His throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.

5HaShem trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.

6Upon the wicked He will cause to rain coals; fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7For HaShem is righteous, He loveth righteousness; the upright shall behold His face.

7 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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