Psalms 4:2

How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? [[Pause.]]

Noyes Bible

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“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble,—Have pity upon me, and hear my prayer!

3Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3But thou, O LORD! art my shield, My glory, and the lifter-up of my head.

Psalms 14:6Ye would put to shame the counsel of the poor; But Jehovah is their refuge.

Psalms 50:15Then call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me!”

Psalms 58:1“For the leader of the music. To the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David.” Do ye, indeed, administer justice faithfully, ye mighty ones? Do ye judge with uprightness, 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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