Psalms 11:4

"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

Key Reflection

This verse underscores the severity of moral decay when fundamental truths and righteousness are abandoned. In such a context, even the righteous find themselves at a loss, highlighting the critical role that foundational principles play in maintaining societal integrity and personal virtue.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord is in his holy temple -Hebrew, “Jehovah is in the temple of his holiness.” That is, he is in heaven, regarded as his temple or dwelling-place. This is the answer of the psalmist to the suggestions of his advisers that he should flee from danger. The answer is, in substance, that he had nothing to fear; that he had a protector in heaven; and that he might appeal to Him for defense. The idea is, that God, the protector of the righteous, is always in the heavens; that his throne is always accessible; and that to it the persecuted may come, and may always be safe. The Lord’s throne is in heaven -God is a king, ruling the universe.

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