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Psalms 11

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

7 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 11:1

To the Overseer. -- By David. In Jehovah I trusted, how say ye to my soul, `They moved [to] Thy mountain for the bird?

Psalms 11:2

For lo, the wicked tread a bow, They have prepared their arrow on the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

Psalms 11:3

When the foundations are destroyed, The righteous -- what hath he done?

Psalms 11:4

`Jehovah [is] in his holy temple: Jehovah -- in the heavens [is] His throne. His eyes see -- His eyelids try the sons of men.

Psalms 11:5

Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

Psalms 11:6

He poureth on the wicked snares, fire, and brimstone, And a horrible wind [is] the portion of their cup.

Psalms 11:7

For righteous [is] Jehovah, Righteousness He hath loved, The upright doth His countenance see!'

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