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Psalms 4:2

Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

In Context

1{To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.} When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.

3But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

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Cross References

Exodus 10:3And Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh, and said to him, Thus saith Jehovah the God of the Hebrews: How long dost thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

1 Samuel 12:21and turn ye not aside; for [it would be] after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

Psalms 3:3But thou, Jehovah, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Psalms 14:6Ye have shamed the counsel of the afflicted, because Jehovah [was] his refuge.

Psalms 50:15And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Psalms 58:1{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam.} Is righteousness indeed silent? Do ye speak it? Do ye judge with equity, ye sons of men?

Matthew Henry on Psalms 4:2-6

Expostulation with Sinners. 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 Offer the sacrifices of… Read the whole commentary →

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Study Psalms 4:2

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