Psalms 11:3 net — When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?”

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"When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?”"

— Psalms 11:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 11 — Context

1

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!

2

For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

3

When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?”

4

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

5

The LORD approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

6

May he rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!

Psalms 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 11:3 say?
Psalms 11:3 in the NET Bible reads: “When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?””
Where is Psalms 11:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 11:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 11:3 in?
Psalms 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 11:3?
Psalms 11:3 reads (NET): “When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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