Psalms 11:1 - Exposition

In the Lord put I my trust ; or, in the Lord have I taken refuge (Kay, Cheyne). Before his friends address him on the subject of his danger, David has himself recognized it, and has fled to God for succour. How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? rather, flee ye, birds , to your mountain. Probably a proverbial expression, used when it was necessary to warn a man that in flight lay his only safety. The singular ( צִפוֹר ) is used collectively.