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Psalms 11 Summary
Trust in the LORD amid wickedness
The psalmist declares trust in God despite counsel to flee from enemies who plot violence. Though the wicked bend their bows and the foundations of righteousness are threatened, the LORD remains sovereign in His holy temple, observing all mankind. God examines and loves the righteous but abhors the wicked and those who love violence, raining upon them snares, fire, and brimstone as judgment.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 11:1
“In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?”
Psalms 11:4
“The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.”
Psalms 11:5
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
Psalms 11:6
“Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.”
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