Psalms 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
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 roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
Psalms 2:4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
Psalms 14:2The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
Psalms 33:13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
Psalms 44:21would not God have discovered, since He knows 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 →