Psalms 11:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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 · Public Domain (CC0)“The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> in his holy temple: Jehovah--in the heavens <FI>is<Fi> His throne. His eyes see--His eyelids try the sons of men.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 11:4 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
- 1 Chronicles 17:5For 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 Chronicles 16:9For 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 at war.”
- Job 24:23He gives them a sense of security, but His eyes are on their ways.
- Psalms 2:4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
- Psalms 9:11Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
- Psalms 14:2The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
- Psalms 18:6In 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.
- Psalms 33:13The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
- Psalms 34:15The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
- Psalms 44:21would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
- Psalms 66:7He rules forever by His power; His eyes watch the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
- Psalms 103:19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
- Psalms 113:5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
- Psalms 139:23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
- Proverbs 15:3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
- Isaiah 66:1This 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?
- Jeremiah 17:10I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
- Jeremiah 23:24“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.
- Micah 1:2Hear, 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.
- Habakkuk 2:20But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.
- Zechariah 2:13Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.”
- Matthew 5:34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;
- Matthew 23:21And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the One who dwells in it.
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