Psalms 11:3

In this tearing down of foundations what good can a good person do?”

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

In Context

2“See! The wicked are bending the bow, their arrow is set on the string, to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

4The Lord in his holy temple, the Lord in heaven, enthroned. His eyes watch the world, they see everyone.

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Cross References

Psalms 75:3Though earth melt and all her inhabitants, it is I who keep steady her pillars.” Selah

John 11:8“Rabbi,” they replied, “the authorities there were but just now seeking to stone you; and are you going there again?”

Matthew Henry on Psalms 11:2-4

Confidence in God. 1 In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Here is, I. David's fixed resolution to make God his confidence: In the Lord put I my trust, v. 1 . Those that truly fear God and serve him are welcome to put their trust in him, and shall not be made ashamed of… Read the whole commentary →

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