Psalms 11:4
The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
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In Context
3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
5The LORD examines the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.
Cross References
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the LORD’s glory filled the tabernacle.
2 Chronicles 16:9For the LORD’s eyes run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.”
Psalms 2:4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
Psalms 14:2The LORD looked down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who understood, who sought after God.
Psalms 33:13The LORD looks from heaven. He sees all the sons of men.
Psalms 44:21won’t God search this out? For 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 →