Psalms 14:5
Then were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the upright.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
In Context
6You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.
Cross References
Exodus 15:16Fear and grief came on them; by the strength of your arm they were turned to stone; till your people went over, O Lord, till the people went over whom you have made yours.
Esther 8:7Then King Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, See now, I have given Esther the family of Haman, and he has come to his death by hanging, because he made an attack on the Jews.
Psalms 24:6This is the generation of those whose hearts are turned to you, even to your face, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)
Psalms 46:7\46:6\The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.
Psalms 53:5\53:4\Have the workers of evil no knowledge? they take my people for food, as they would take bread; they make no prayer to God.
Psalms 112:2His seed will be strong on the earth; blessings will be on the generation of the upright.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 14:5-7
4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord . 5 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. 6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge. 7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. In these verses the psalmist endeavours, I. To convince sinners of the evil and danger… Read the whole commentary →