God is Still on the Throne (Psalm 11:1–7)

Psalm 11 offers an encouragement to the righteous during times of crisis, when godlessness and wickedness increases around us, and it seems as though the foundations of justice, righteousness, and order crumble. The psalmist asks and answers two questions for the believer in times of crisis. The psalmist urges his readers to take refuge in the Lord and not to be overcome or give in to unworthy desires to “flee like a bird to the mountains” for safety. We consider this psalm under two broad headings: