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Psalms 4:2

(4:3) O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? Selah.

Leeser Tanakh

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 Neginoth, a psalm of David.” (4:2) When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.

3(4:4) But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.

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Cross References

Exodus 10:3And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the Eternal, the God of the Hebrews, How long yet wilt 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 then would ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; because they are vain.

Psalms 3:3(3:4) But thou, O Lord, art a shield around me, my glory, and he that lifteth up my head.

Psalms 14:6The counsel of the poor [though] you put to shame; because the Lord is his protection.

Psalms 50:15And call on me on the day of distress: I will deliver thee,— and so wilt thou glorify me.”

Psalms 58:1“To the chief musician Al-tashcheth, by David, a Michtham.” (58:2) Do you indeed, who are dumb, speak righteously? do ye judge in uprightness, O 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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