Psa 2:4, 11:4 | JFB | e4.org | 4. By a figure whose boldness is only allowable to an inspired writer, God's conduct and language in view of this opposition are now related. He that sitteth in the heavens —enthroned in quiet dignities (compare ). shall laugh —in supreme contempt; their vain rage excites His derision. He is still the Lord, literally, "Sovereign," though they rebel.

‏ Psalms 2:4

4. By a figure whose boldness is only allowable to an inspired writer, God's conduct and language in view of this opposition are now related.

He that sitteth in the heavens—enthroned in quiet dignities (compare Ps 29:10; Isa 40:22).

shall laugh—in supreme contempt; their vain rage excites His derision. He is still the Lord, literally, "Sovereign," though they rebel.

‏ Psalms 11:4

4. temple . . . heaven—The connection seems to denote God's heavenly residence; the term used is taken from the place of His visible earthly abode (Ps 2:6; 3:4; 5:7). Thence He inspects men with close scrutiny.