Psalms 11:4

For the sinner is praised in the desires of his soul: and the unjust man is blessed.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

In Context

3In the Lord I put my trust: how then do you say to my soul: Get thee away from hence to the mountain like a sparrow?

5For, lo, the wicked have bent their bow; they have prepared their arrows in the quiver; to shoot in the dark the upright of heart.

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Cross References

Exodus 40:34If at any time the cloud removed from the tabernacle, the children of Israel went forward by their troops:

2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, and give strength to those who with a perfect heart trust in him. Wherefore thou hast done foolishly, and for this cause from this time wars shall arise against thee.

Psalms 2:4He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh at them: and the Lord shall deride them.

Psalms 14:2The Lord hath looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there be any that understand and seek God.

Psalms 33:13The Lord hath looked from heaven: he hath beheld all the sons of men.

Psalms 44:21If we have forgotten the name of our God, and if we have spread forth our hands to a strange god :

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 →

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