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Psalms 11:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain?

Psalms 11:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 11:1

Theological / Devotional

Trust. Heb. chasah, “seek refuge.” The psalm begins with an expression of absolute confidence, and closes (v. 7) in the same mood. The thought is interrupted in the middle of the verse.

How say ye? How can you give me this counsel when I put my trust in God? The counsel follows to the end of v. 3.

My soul. Or, “me” (see on Ps. 16:10).

Flee as a bird. Probably a proverb, used in warning a man to seek his only safety in flight. Who can find the little bird that seeks safety in the thickets and crannies of the rocks? The picture may have been very forceful to the Hebrews, who no doubt at times had taken refuge in caves. David lives serenely because he takes refuge in God. The idea is frequent in Psalms.

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