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Psalms 11:4

'Jehovah [is] in his holy temple: Jehovah — in the heavens [is] His throne. His eyes see — His eyelids try the sons of men.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

In Context

3When the foundations are destroyed, The righteous — what hath he done?

5Jehovah the righteous doth try. And the wicked and the lover of violence, Hath His soul hated,

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Cross References

Exodus 40:34And the cloud covereth the tent of meeting, and the honour of Jehovah hath filled the tabernacle;

2 Chronicles 16:9for Jehovah — His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong [for] a people whose heart [is] perfect towards Him; thou hast been foolish concerning this, because — henceforth there are with thee wars.'

Psalms 2:4He who is sitting in the heavens doth laugh, The Lord doth mock at them.

Psalms 14:2Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one — seeking God.

Psalms 33:13From the heavens hath Jehovah looked, He hath seen all the sons of men.

Psalms 44:21Doth not God search out this? For He knoweth 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

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