Psalms 4:3

"You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah."

Key Reflection

Psalms 4:3 powerfully challenges human nature and the tendency towards sin. The psalmist addresses "sons of men," a term that encompasses all humanity, urging them to reflect on their actions. By asking how long "my glory" (likely referring to God's honor or goodness) should be dishonored, the psalmist highlights the persistent inclination of people to seek temporary pleasures and false gods over enduring truths and God's divine glory.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But know -This is addressed to those whom, in the previous verse, he had called the “sons of men;” that is, his foes. This is designed to show them that their opposition to him must be vain, since God had determined to set him apart for his own service, and would, therefore, hear his prayer for relief and protection. That the Lord hath set apart -That Yahweh had done this; that is, that he had designated him to accomplish a certain work, or that he regarded him as an instrument to perform it. He would, therefore, protect him whom he had thus appointed; and their efforts were really directed against Yahweh himself, and must be vain.

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