Bible Verse Lookup
Psalms: Chapter 4
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To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 1
Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah 3 But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4When you are disturbed, a Cn: Meaning of Heb of verses 11b and 12a is uncertain do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah 5 Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
6There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O LORD!” 7 You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.
8I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.
Notes:
a Cn: Meaning of Heb of verses 11b and 12a is uncertain
4 : Prayer for deliverance from enemies.
A psalm of trust in which the psalmist expresses confidence in the God of my right..
2 :
The people's pursuit of vanity and lies may involve the worship of other gods. Selah (also v. 4), see Ps 3.2n.
3 :
It is unclear if faithful is a generic term, or refers to a specific group in Israel.
4–5 :
The people are called to penitence and right sacrifices (to the LORD, not to other gods).
6–7 :
The good is agricultural bounty. The shining face of God is the visible expression of divine benevolence (Num 6.24–26 ).