Psalms 11

Authorized King James Version

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The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

1 In the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? Faith: Psalms 7:1, 9:10, 16:1, 25:2, 31:14, 56:11. References Lord: 2 Chronicles 16:8. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 23:14, Proverbs 6:5, Luke 13:31 +5

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. Evil: Psalms 37:14, Jeremiah 9:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:12

3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. do? Parallel theme: Psalms 75:3, 82:5, Isaiah 58:12, 2 Timothy 2:19

4 The LORD is in his holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. References Lord: Psalms 2:4, 33:13, 103:19, Isaiah 66:1, Jeremiah 23:24. Temple: Psalms 18:6. Holy: Habakkuk 2:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 66:7, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 4:2 +5

5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. References Lord: Psalms 26:2, 139:1. Love: James 1:12, 1 Peter 4:12. Righteousness: Psalms 7:9. Evil: Psalms 10:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:3, 21:8, Genesis 22:1, 1 Peter 1:7 +5

6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. Evil: Psalms 75:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:32, Genesis 19:24, Job 18:15, 20:23, Ezekiel 13:13, 38:22, Habakkuk 2:16, Luke 17:29, John 18:11 +5

7 For the righteous LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. References Lord: Psalms 33:18. Righteousness: Psalms 17:15, 34:15, Job 36:7, 1 Peter 3:12. Love: Psalms 33:5, 45:7, 1 John 3:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:6, Revelation 22:4 +5