Psalm 11, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

Classic

1In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

Modern

2For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

Classic

2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

Modern

3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

Classic

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

Modern

4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

Classic

4The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

Modern

5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

Classic

5The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

Modern

6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.

Classic

6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

Modern

7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

Classic

7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

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