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Psalms 11:1

Protection and safetyFearFaith
In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

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.

3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

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BSB
In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
KJV
In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
WEB
In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
ASV
In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain;
DARBY
{To the chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David.} In Jehovah have I put my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain?
BLB
For the one directing. Of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> In YHWH I have taken refuge. How can you⁺ say to my soul, “Flee to your⁺ mountain a bird!
ÅB
Til sangmesteren; av David.
Til Herren tar jeg min tilflukt;
hvordan kan dere da si til min sjel:
«Fly opp i fjellet ditt som en fugl?»
OTB
Hos Herren søker jeg tilflukt;
Hvordan kan dere si til min sjel,
«Flykt som en fugl til ditt fjell;
B1930
Til sangmesteren; av David. Til Herren tar jeg min tilflukt; hvorledes kan I da si til min sjel: Fly til eders fjell som en fugl?

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