PSALM 11:
"The Two Voices;
In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? vs.1
The LORD is in his holy temple,
the LORD'S throne is in heaven:
his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
vs.4
A. The Voice Urging Flight (11:1b-3);
B. The Voice Urging Faith (11:4-7).
As a life principle, David sought refuge from his enemies in the Lord, his stronghold.
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"
“Foundations” is a metaphor for the order of society, the established institutions which are the social and civil order of the community.
The foundation of society has been almost totally destroyed today.
Our ancestors would be hurt deeply, if they could see the terrible things our society calls normal behavior.,,,, the filth on television, movies, books, and even common conversation on the street corner.
What can the righteous do?"
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If the foundations be destroyed,
what can the righteous do? vs.3