ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ps 11:6
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Ps 11:6

11:6 fire and sulfur. Reminiscent of the judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:24). Evil will be completely burned up.

the portion of their cup. There is a cup of God’s blessing (Ps. 23:5) as well as a cup of His wrath. The wicked will drink wrath to its dregs (75:8). Jesus Christ took His people’s punishment upon Himself by drinking the cup of God’s judgment.