Psalms 4:2

O you⌃ sons of men, how long will you⌃ be + 4:2 Lit. heavy of heart. slow of heart? therefore do you⌃ love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

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

1When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: you have made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and listen to my prayer. 1

3But know you⌃ that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 10:3And Moses and Aaron went in before Pharao, and they said to him, These things says the Lord God of the Hebrews, How long do you refuse to reverence me? Send my people away, that they may serve me.

1 Samuel 12:21And turn not aside after the gods that are nothing, who will do nothing, and will not deliver you, because they are nothing.

Psalms 3:3But you, O Lord, are my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head. 1

Psalms 50:15O Lord, you shall open my lips; and my mouth shall declare your praise. 1

Psalms 58:1Deliver me from my enemies, O God; and ransom me from those that rise up against me. 1

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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