What does Psalm 11:2 mean?

Psalm 11:2 highlights themes such as wickedness, persecution, righteousness when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 11:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

1In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

4The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

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Ephesians 6:12
Paul explains that our struggle is against spiritual forces, paralleling the wickedness described in Psalm 11:2.
Matthew 5:10
Jesus blesses those who are persecuted for righteousness, which relates to the upright in Psalm 11:2.
Psalm 37:32
Both verses depict the wicked plotting against the righteous.