Psalms 4:2

O all of you sons of men, how long will all of you turn my glory into shame? how long will all of you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

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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

1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

3But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

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Cross References

Exodus 10:3And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus says the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

1 Samuel 12:21And turn all of you not aside: for then should all of you go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

Psalms 3:3But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psalms 14:6All of you have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.

Psalms 50:15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.

Psalms 58:1Do all of you indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do all of you judge uprightly, O all of you 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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