Psalm Ps. 11. This psalm describes the confidence that the faithful may have, even in times of severe crisis.
Ps. 11:3 The foundations would be either the people who lead Israel (compare the “pillars” of Isa. 19:10) or the principles of justice upon which Israel was founded. what can the righteous do? What security does he have?
Ps. 11:4 His holy temple probably refers to God’s heavenly dwelling, rather than his earthly temple. But one should not draw too much of a distinction between the two: in the OT, God’s earthly sanctuary is the doorway into the heavenly (as in Isa. 6:1).
Ps. 11:5 The wicked are those among God’s people who would exploit and harm others.
Ps. 11:6 fire and sulfur. See Gen. 19:24. portion of their cup. That is, the judgment God has assigned for them, whether in this life or the next (Jer. 13:25).
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