Psalms 4:2

Ye sons of men— The Hebrew אישׁ בני benei iish, signifies sons of man; which may differ very much from our translation: For, does not the phrase sons of man imply all the human race; all the sons of Adam? And does not sons of men denote only persons of dignity and eminence? See Edwards's Style of the Holy Scripture, and Mudge. Leasing signifies lies or falsehood.

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² O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

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