Psalm 11:3

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

If the foundations are thrown down, the righteous—what can he do?”

Latin

…quoniam quæ perfecisti destruxerunt; justus autem, quid fecit?

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 11:3

The wicked create a world of darkness (see Psalms 82:5).

Psalms 11:2–3

In the ongoing struggle between those who do evil and those who follow God, the wicked often harm the righteous. This can leave the godly confused and full of questions.

Psalms 11:1–7

The psalmist affirms his faith in the righteous God. Even though the world appears hopelessly chaotic, both the godly and the wicked can depend on God’s justice. The godly can depend on him as a refuge and shelter.

Theme notes and profiles

David Questions and Doubt Social Chaos in Judges

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