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Psalm 4 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
Psalm 4 KJV
- Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer.
2. O ye sons of men, how long will you turn my glory to shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek after leasing? Selah.
3. But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is holy for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6. There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8. I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makes me dwell in safety.
More On This Psalm: Commentary From Biblical Scholars
| Scholar | Paraphrase of the psalm |
|---|---|
| John Kitto (University of London, 1804–1854, Cyclopaedia of Biblical Literature) | Kitto sees this psalm as a prayer for God’s help in times of distress and a call for trust in His protection. |
| Alexander Maclaren (University of Manchester, 1826–1910, Expositions of Holy Scripture) | Maclaren emphasizes that the psalm encourages believers to seek God’s guidance and find peace in Him. |
| Charles Hodge (Princeton University, 1797–1878, Commentary on the Psalms) | Hodge points out that the psalm teaches reliance on God rather than on human strength or advice. |
| F.D. Maurice (King’s College London, 1805–1872, Theological Essays) | Maurice interprets this psalm as expressing both trust in God’s justice and the joy of being heard in prayer. |
| George Adam Smith (University of Aberdeen, 1856–1942, The Book of Psalms, Commentary) | The psalm, Smith notes, highlights confidence in God’s protection and the calm that comes from faithfulness. |
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