Psalm 11:4 “The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. Hi…”

Psalm 11:4

The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

Geneva Bible 1599

The Lord is in his holy palace: the Lordes throne is in the heauen: his eyes wil consider: his eye lids will try the children of men.

Darby Translation

Jehovah [is] in the temple of his holiness; Jehovah, — his throne is in the heavens: his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

The Lord is in his holy Temple, the Lord's seat is in heaven; his eyes are watching and testing the children of men.

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Cross references

“The Lord”

Psalm 18:6 Habakkuk 2:20 1 Chronicles 17:5 2 Thessalonians 2:4 Psalm 9:11 Zechariah 2:13

Psalm 18:6 · BSB

In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Habakkuk 2:20 · BSB

But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.

1 Chronicles 17:5 · BSB

For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved from tent to tent and dwelling to dwelling.

2 Thessalonians 2:4 · BSB

He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Psalm 9:11 · BSB

Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.

Zechariah 2:13 · BSB

Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.”

“the Lord's”

Psalm 103:19 Psalm 2:4 Isaiah 66:1 Revelation 4:2 Matthew 5:34 Matthew 23:21

Psalm 103:19 · BSB

The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.

Psalm 2:4 · BSB

The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.

Isaiah 66:1 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?

Revelation 4:2 · BSB

At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it.

Matthew 5:34 · BSB

But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;

Matthew 23:21 · BSB

And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the One who dwells in it.

“his eyes”

Psalm 33:13 Jeremiah 23:24 2 Chronicles 16:9 Hebrews 4:13 Psalm 66:7 Proverbs 15:3

Psalm 33:13 · BSB

The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.

Jeremiah 23:24 · BSB

“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.

2 Chronicles 16:9 · BSB

For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be a…

Hebrews 4:13 · BSB

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Psalm 66:7 · BSB

He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Proverbs 15:3 · BSB

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

Also

Psalm 34:15–16 Micah 1:2

Psalm 34:15–16 · BSB

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Micah 1:2 · BSB

Hear, O peoples, all of you; listen, O earth, and everyone in it! May the Lord GOD bear witness against you, the Lord from His holy temple.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

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