Psalms 11:4
Jehovah [is] in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
3If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do?
5Jehovah trieth the righteous one; but the wicked, and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth.
Cross References
Exodus 40:34And the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.
2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Psalms 2:4He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalms 14:2Jehovah looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Psalms 33:13Jehovah looketh from the heavens; he beholdeth all the sons of men:
Psalms 44:21Would not God search this out? for he knoweth 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 →