1. The LORD is my refuge, how then can you say, “O flee like a bird to your mountain away. The godless – they target with bow and with dart, like snipers they shoot at the upright in heart.
[Sing to the Lord 11]

2. they foundations destroy; what strategy, then,
2. “When such is the case,
they foundations destroy;
what strategy, then,
can the righteous employ?”
Be sure that the LORD
in his temple on high,
in heaven enthroned,
over men casts his eye.

3. and his eyes test each one, both righteous and godless
3. The LORD sees us all,
and his eyes test each one,
both righteous and godless
in all they have done.
His soul hates all those who
wild violence pursue;
the wicked will doubtlessly
get their own due.

4. he’ll pour out hot coals; o’er all the ungodly
4. The LORD will send judgment,
he’ll pour out hot coals;
o’er all the ungodly
his scorching wind rolls.
The LORD, ever righteous,
his justice portrays;
by grace all the upright
will look on his face.
Sing to the Lord 11
Used with permission
Text: John Goris, 2004, © Sing to the Lord, 2008
Tune: American traditional melody