Psalms 11:4
LORD is in his holy temple. LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes, behold, his eyelids try, the sons of men.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
3If the foundations be destroyed, what can a righteous man do?
5LORD tries the righteous man, but his soul hates the wicked man and him who loves violence.
Cross References
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of LORD filled the tabernacle.
2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. In this thou have done foolishly, for from henceforth thou shall have wars.
Psalms 2:4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. LORD will have them in derision.
Psalms 14:2LORD looked down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if there were any who understood, who sought after God.
Psalms 33:13LORD looks from heaven. He beholds all the sons of men.
Psalms 44:21will not God search this out? For he knows the secrets of the heart.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 11:2-4
Confidence in God. 1 In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Here is, I. David's fixed resolution to make God his confidence: In the Lord put I my trust, v. 1 . Those that truly fear God and serve him are welcome to put their trust in him, and shall not be made ashamed of… Read the whole commentary →