Psalm 11
Ps 11:1 In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, "Flee {as} a bird to your mountain;Although Psalm 11 is a short little psalm it has been a comfort and blessing throughout the ages. Many hymns have been inspired by it, the opening words for one are below, which you may find on YouTube.
Ps 11:2 For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
Ps 11:3 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?"
Ps 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD'S throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.
Ps 11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates.
Ps 11:6 Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.
Ps 11:7 For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face.
It reminds us once more that there is a difference between the wicked and the righteous, or the good and bad, between right and wrong, between the Creator and His Creation, and between those who love violence and those who love God. And that difference matters forever.
It does matter
Flee as a bird to your mountain,
Thou who art weary of sin;
Go to the clear flowing fountain
Where you may wash and be clean.
Fly, for th'avenger is near thee,
Call, and the Savior will hear thee;
He on His bosom will bear thee,
O thou who art weary of sin,
O thou who art weary of sin.
Flee As A Bird To Your Mountain