Geneva Bible Translation NotesPsalms 11

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Psalms 11:1

In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, {a} Flee [as] a bird to your mountain?
(a) This is the wicked counsel of his enemies to him and his companions to drive him from the hope of God's promise.

Psalms 11:3

If the {b} foundations be destroyed, what can the {c} righteous do?
(b) All hope of help is taken away. (c) Yet am I innocent and my cause good.

Psalms 11:4

The LORD [is] in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne [is] in heaven: his eyes {d} behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
(d) Though all things in earth are out of order, yet God will execute judgment from heaven.

Psalms 11:6

Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, {e} fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: [this shall be] the {f} portion of their cup.
(e) As in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. (f) Which they will drink even to the dregs, Eze 23:34.

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