Psalms 11:4

Let the Lord destroy all the deceitful lips, 1 And the tongue that speaks great words: 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

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

3Every one has spoken vanity to his neighbor: 1 Their lips are deceitful, they have spoken with a double heart. 1

5Who have said, We will magnify our tongue; 1 Our lips are our own: who is Lord of us? 1

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Cross References

Exodus 40:34And the cloud covered the tabernacle of witness, and the tabernacle was filled with the glory of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord look upon all the earth, to strengthen every heart that is perfect toward him. In this thou hast done foolishly; henceforth there shall be war with thee.

Psalms 2:4He that dwells in the heavens shall laugh them to scorn, 1 And the Lord shall mock them. 1

Psalms 14:2He that walks blameless, and works righteousness, 1 Who speaks truth in his heart. 1

Psalms 33:13What man is there that desires life, 1 Loving to see good days? 1

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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