Psalms 11:4–5
The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
*The LORD is in his holy Temple, the LORDs Throne is in heauen: his eyes beholde, his eye lids trie the children of men.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceAbak.2.20.
The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loueth violence, his soule hateth.
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From verse 4
- Psalms 103:19Rank 1 from verse 4
- Psalms 18:6Rank 2 from verse 4
- Psalms 2:4Rank 3 from verse 4
- Habakkuk 2:20Rank 4 from verse 4
- Isaiah 66:1Rank 5 from verse 4
1THUS saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?
1¶ *Thus sayth the LORD, The heauen is my throne, and the earth is my footestoole: where is the house that yee builde vnto mee? and where is the place of my rest?
- Jeremiah 23:24Rank 6 from verse 4
- Psalms 33:13Rank 7 from verse 4
- Psalms 34:15–16Rank 8 from verse 4
15The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
16The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
15*The eies of the LORD are vpon the righteous; and his eares are open vnto their crie.
16The face of the LORD is against them that doe euill; to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9Rank 9 from verse 4
9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ‖to shewe himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfite towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; therefore, from hencefoorth thou shalt haue warres.
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 10 from verse 4
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- Revelation 4:2Rank 11 from verse 4
- 1 Chronicles 17:5Rank 12 from verse 4
5For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another.
5For I haue not dwelt in a house since the day that I brought vp Israel, vnto this day, but †haue gone from tent to tent, and from one Tabernacle to another.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:4Rank 13 from verse 4
4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
4Who opposeth and exalteth himselfe aboue all that is called God, or that is worshipped: so that he as God, sitteth in the Temple of God, shewing himselfe that he is God.
- Matthew 23:21Rank 14 from verse 4
- Matthew 5:34Rank 15 from verse 4
- Proverbs 15:3Rank 16 from verse 4
- Psalms 66:7Rank 17 from verse 4
- Jeremiah 17:10Rank 19 from verse 4
- Exodus 40:34–35Rank 20 from verse 4
34¶ Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
35And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
34¶ *Then a cloud couered the Tent of the Congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle.
35And Moses was not able to enter into the Tent of the Congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle.
- Psalms 9:11Rank 21 from verse 4
- Zechariah 2:13Rank 22 from verse 4
- Psalms 44:21Rank 24 from verse 4
From verse 5
- Proverbs 6:16–19Rank 1 from verse 5
16¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
16¶ †These sixe things doeth the LORD hate; yea seuen are an abomination vnto him:
17†A proude looke, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood:
18*An heart that deuiseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischiefe:
19A false witnesse that speaketh lies; and him that soweth discord among brethren.
- James 1:12Rank 2 from verse 5
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when hee is tried, hee shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that loue him.
- Psalms 7:9Rank 3 from verse 5
- 1 Peter 1:7Rank 4 from verse 5
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ:
- Genesis 22:1Rank 5 from verse 5
- Psalms 21:8Rank 6 from verse 5
- Psalms 26:2Rank 7 from verse 5
- Psalms 5:4–5Rank 8 from verse 5
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickednesse: neither shall euill dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand †in thy sight: thou hatest al workers of iniquity
- 1 Peter 4:12Rank 9 from verse 5
- Psalms 10:3Rank 10 from verse 5
- Psalms 139:23–24Rank 11 from verse 5
23Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
23Search me, O God, and knowe my heart: trie mee, and knowe my thoughts:
24†And see if there bee any wicked way in me: and leade me in the way euerlasting.
- Jeremiah 12:8Rank 12 from verse 5
- Psalms 139:1Rank 13 from verse 5
- Psalms 17:3Rank 14 from verse 5
3Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
3Thou hast prooued mine heart, thou hast visited me in the night, thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing: I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgresse.
- Zechariah 11:8Rank 15 from verse 5
- Zechariah 13:9Rank 16 from verse 5
9And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God.
9*And I will bring the thirde part through the fire, and wil refine them as siluer is refined, & will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my Name, and I wil heare them: I wil say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.
- Malachi 3:3Rank 17 from verse 5
3And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
3And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of siluer: and he shall purifie the sonnes of Leui, and purge them as gold & siluer, that they may offer vnto the LORD an offring in righteousnes.
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Psalms 11:4
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A royal seat; by extension, sovereign rule or authority.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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Sense 1: To examine, test, prove, search, or discern. Sense 2: To refine or prove by fire so that quality is made manifest.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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Psalms 11:5
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.
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Hates; regards with strong dislike, aversion, or enmity.
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3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
3If the foundations bee destroyed: what can the righteous doe?
4The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
4*The LORD is in his holy Temple, the LORDs Throne is in heauen: his eyes beholde, his eye lids trie the children of men.
Selected passage5The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
5The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loueth violence, his soule hateth.
Selected passage6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
6‖Upon the wicked hee shall raine snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.