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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.”

Psalms 11:4

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Study note

Psalms 11 is a song of trust from David when friends urge him to flee from danger. He answers that his refuge is the LORD, and the psalm points to where God is on the throne.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah is in his holy temple; Jehovah, his throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord is in his holy Temple, the Lord's seat is in heaven; his eyes are watching and testing the children of men.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Jehová en el templo de su santidad: la silla de Jehová está en el cielo: sus ojos ven, sus párpados examinan á los hijos de los hombres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero el Señor está en su santo templo; aún reina desde el cielo, observa atentamente cuanto ocurre y a cada ser humano aquí en la tierra.

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