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Psalms 4:2 akjv — O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing?…

American King James Version

" O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. "

— Psalms 4:2, American King James Version

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Psalms 4 — Context

1

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2

O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

3

But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.

4

Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

Psalms 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 4:2 say?
Psalms 4:2 in the American King James Version reads: “ O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. ”
Where is Psalms 4:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 4:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 4, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 4:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 4:2 in?
Psalms 4:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 4:2?
Psalms 4:2 reads (AKJV): “ O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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