Psalms 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple, the LORD, His throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
3When the foundations are destroyed, what hath the righteous wrought?
5The LORD trieth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence His soul hateth.
Cross References
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is whole toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.'
Psalms 2:4He that sitteth in heaven laugheth, the Lord hath them in derision.
Psalms 14:2The LORD looked forth from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any man of understanding, that did seek after God.
Psalms 33:13The LORD looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;
Psalms 44:21(44-22) Would 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 →