Psalms 4:2

How long, you proud people, will my honor be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? Selah

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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

1Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favor and hear my prayer.

3See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3But you, Lord, are shield about me, my glory, who lifts up my head.

Psalms 14:6you may mock the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge.

Psalms 50:15Summon me in the day of distress, I will rescue you, so will you honor me.”

Psalms 58:1Do you speak what is right, you gods? With equity judge you your people?

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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