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Psalms 11:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes see everything, and he carefully examines all people on earth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is ruling from heaven and sees everything, carefully watching and examining every person.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of the Psalms, this verse comes from a song attributed to King David, who often faced enemies and sought refuge in God during times of persecution. The "holy temple" and "throne in heaven" reflect ancient Israelite beliefs about God's dwelling place, such as the Tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem, emphasizing His sovereign presence over creation. David's writings highlight God's watchful eye as a source of comfort amid human wickedness and injustice.

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