Psalm 11

Psalm 11:4, 5 and 7

#302 Weekday Years I & II Context (Saturday of the 7th Week E)

R. (see 7b) The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD's throne is in heaven.
His eyes behold,
his searching glance is on mankind.
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD searches the just and the wicked;
the lover of violence he hates.
For the LORD is just, he loves just deeds;
the upright shall see his face.
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 11:4, 5 and 7

Psalm 11 is a song (not a prayer) of one who takes refuge in the temple of the Lord.  The psalmist sings of his trust in God’s protection and laments those who trade in violence. The song continues with praise for the one who is steadfast in God’s law.

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