Psalms 4:2

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[a][b]

Psalms 4:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
ESV
2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah
NLT
2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude
MSG
2 You rabble - how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?
CSB
2 How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted? [How long] will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? Selah

Psalms 4:2 In-Context

1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods
3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Exodus 16:7; 1 Samuel 4:21
  • 2. 2 Kings 19:26; Job 8:22; Psalms 35:26
  • 3. Judges 2:17; Psalms 31:6; Psalms 40:4; Jeremiah 13:25; Jeremiah 16:19; Amos 2:4

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or "seek lies"
  • [b]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
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