Psalms 4
8 verses
Psalm 4 shifts from physical danger to internal distress, as a lament of trust addressing the psalmist's spiritual despondence and vindication despite false accusations. The psalmist appeals to God as judge and vindicator, questioning opponents: How long will you people turn my glory into shame? Yet moves toward evening prayer and peaceful rest. This psalm reflects confidence in God's protective presence through the night, culminating in serene affirmation of safety. The theological movement here is from accusation and distress to peaceful trust, illustrating how communion with God transforms emotional turmoil into quiet confidence. The instruction to search hearts in silence invokes self-examination and contemplative prayer as spiritual disciplines. This evening psalm establishes a pattern of personal devotion found throughout the Psalter.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
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.
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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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3
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
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4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
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5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
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6
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
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