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For the Chief Musician. By David [Beloved].
Context: Two attempts of Saul [Asked for] to take David’s life. Jonathan, a son of Saul [Asked for], saves David [Beloved] the first time. Michal, David’s wife, deceives Saul [Asked for] the second time while David [Beloved] flees to the company of Samuel at Naioth. The Spirit of God came upon the messengers which Saul [Asked for] sends to Naioth. (1 Sam 19)
1 In Adonai , I take refuge.
How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain!”
2 For, behold, the wicked bend their bows.
They set their arrows on the strings,
that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations are destroyed,
what can the upright do?
4 Adonai is in his holy temple.
Adonai is on his throne in heaven.
His eyes observe.
His eyes examine the children of men.
5 Adonai examines the upright,
but the wicked and him who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· violence his soul hates.
6 On the wicked he will rain blazing coals;
fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For Adonai is righteous.
He 'ahav ·affectionately loves· righteousness.
The upright shall see his face.