Psalms 4:2 asv — O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehoo…

American Standard Version

"O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah"

— Psalms 4:2, American Standard Version

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Psalms 4 — Context

1

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2

O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah

3

But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

4

Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah

5

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

Psalms 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 4:2 say?
Psalms 4:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [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 (ASV): “O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [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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