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Psalms 4:2

How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? Selah.

Free Bible Version

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

1When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

3You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.

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Cross References

Exodus 10:3Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long are you going to refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so that they can worship me.

1 Samuel 12:21Don't worship worthless idols that can't help you or save you, for they are nothing.

Psalms 3:3But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory; you hold my head high.

Psalms 14:6The wicked dismiss the plans of the poor people, but the Lord looks after them.

Psalms 50:15and call on me when you're in trouble. I will rescue you, and you will thank me.”

Psalms 58:1You leaders, do you really say what is right? Do you judge people fairly?

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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