The Lord examines the righteous,
    but the wicked, those who love violence,
    he hates with a passion. PSalm 11:5

How does a God of love hate with a passion? What would cause Him to react so violently?

The Lord is in his holy temple;
    the Lord is on his heavenly throne.
He observes everyone on earth;
    his eyes examine them. Psalm 11:4

If you were God looking into your life which part of your life would you be watching most closely? Why?

The Lord is in his holy temple;
    the Lord is on his heavenly throne. Psalm 11:4

What kind of feelings or thoughts does this verse stir?

“When the foundations are being destroyed,
    what can the righteous do?” Psalm 11:3

What do you think?

In the Lord I take refuge.
    How then can you say to me:
    “Flee like a bird to your mountain.
² For look, the wicked bend their bows;
    they set their arrows against the strings
to shoot from the shadows
    at the upright in heart. Psalm 11:1,2

Have you ever felt intimidated by circumstances? How did you overcome it?

In the Lord I take refuge.
    How then can you say to me:
    “Flee like a bird to your mountain. Psalm 11:1

What do you do when people around you encourage you to give up? Is it different from what you think you should do?

You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted;
    you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
¹⁸ defending the fatherless and the oppressed,
    so that mere earthly mortals 
    will never again strike terror.Psalm 10:17,18

In your understanding when will God answer the prayer at the end of this Psalm? What do you see as the hold up?

You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted;
    you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
¹⁸ defending the fatherless and the oppressed,
    so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror. Psalm 10:17,18

What are some practical things that show defense of the fatherless and oppressed?