Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
In the Lord I
How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your
King James Version
{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?
Holman Bible
For the choir director. Davidic.
How can you say to me,
“Escape to the mountain like a bird!
International Standard Version
I take refuge in the LORD. So how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains."?
A Conservative Version
In LORD I take refuge. How will ye say to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain.
American Standard Version
In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain;
Amplified
How can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to your mountain;
Bible in Basic English
In the Lord put I my faith; how will you say to my soul, Go in flight like a bird to the mountain?
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} In Jehovah have I put my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer; of David. In Jehovah I put my trust: how will ye say to my soul, Wander ye to your mountain, little bird?
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Lexham Expanded Bible
In Yahweh I have taken refuge; how can you say to my soul, "Flee to your mountain [like] a bird"?
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I put my trust in Jehovah; how can you say to me, Flee like a bird to the mountains;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye then to my soul, that she should flee as a bird unto the hill?
NET Bible
For the music director; by David. In the Lord I have taken shelter. How can you say to me, "Flee to a mountain like a bird!
New Heart English Bible
In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain."
The Emphasized Bible
In Yahweh, have I sought refuge. How can ye say to my soul, Flee to a mountain like a little bird;
Webster
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD I put my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
World English Bible
In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!"
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- By David. In Jehovah I trusted, how say ye to my soul, 'They moved to Thy mountain for the bird?
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 11:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Celebration Of God's Justice
1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
In the Lord I
How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:14
David lived in fortified camps in the desert. He lived in fortified camps in the mountains of the desert of Ziph. Saul was always searching for him. But God did not let him capture David.
Psalm 56:11
In God I put my trust, I will not be afraid! What can man do to me?
1 Samuel 19:11
Saul sent messengers to watch David's house and kill him in the morning. Michal, David's wife advised him: If you do not save yourself tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!
1 Samuel 20:38
Do not just stand there! Hurry up! The boy picked up the arrow and returned to his master.
1 Samuel 21:10-12
David kept running from Saul that day until he came to Gath. There he met with King Achish.
1 Samuel 22:3
David went from there to Mizpah in Moab. He said to the king of Moab: Please let my father and my mother come and stay with you until I know what God will do for me.
1 Samuel 27:1
David thought to himself: One of these days Saul will kill me. The best thing for me to do is escape to Philistia. Saul will give up looking for me in Israel. Then I will be safe.
2 Chronicles 14:11
Asa prayed: Jehovah, only you can help a powerless army defeat a stronger one. We depend on you to help us. We will fight against this powerful army to honor your name! We know that you will not be defeated. You are Jehovah our God. Do not let man prevail against you.
2 Chronicles 16:8
The Ethiopians and the Libyans, did they have large armies with many chariots and cavalry troops? But because you relied on Jehovah he gave you victory over them.
Psalm 7:1
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah my God, in you I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me,
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name, Jehovah, will trust you. You do not abandon anyone who comes to you.
Psalm 16:1
([Psalm of David]) Preserve and protect me, O God, because I take refuge in you.
Psalm 25:2
I trust you, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemy's triumph over me.
Psalm 31:14
I trust you, O Jehovah. I said: You are my God.
Psalm 55:6-7
I said: If only I had wings like a dove. I would fly away and find rest.
Proverbs 6:5
Deliver your self like a deer from the hand of the hunter, and like a bird from the hand of the fowler (bird catcher).
Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep the steadfast mind in perfect peace, because he trusts (hopes) in you.
Luke 13:31
Some Pharisees came to Jesus and warned him: You must leave and go somewhere else for Herod wants to kill you.