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Psalms 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
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist responds to the panic of verse 3, addressing those who fear societal collapse by declaring God’s immediate presence and judgment. The words — בְּֽ/הֵ֘יכַ֤ל (be./Hei.Khal) literally means “[is] in [the] temple,” and כִּ֫סְא֥/וֹ (kis.'/O) means “throne/ his,” grounding the declaration in localized divine authority. The thread — The heavenly throne motif runs through Psalms 2:4 and Psalms 103:19, while the temple’s role in hearing appeals appears in Psalms 18:6. Why it lands — The text states God watches and examines all people from His throne; it demands readers abandon panic over collapsing human structures and submit to His sovereign oversight.
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The Hebrew words
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.
Cross-references
- Psalms 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
- Psalms 18:6 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.
- Psalms 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
- Habakkuk 2:20 But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.
- Psalms 33:13 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.
- Psalms 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
- Isaiah 66:1 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?
- 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.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9 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 at war.”
- Hebrews 4:13 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.