📖 Psalms — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Psalms 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: Rthou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Thave mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Psalms 4:2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn Rmy glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
Psalms 4:3 But know Rthat the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Psalms 4:4 RStand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Psalms 4:5 ROffer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Psalms 4:6 There be Rmany that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Psalms 4:7 Thou hast Rput gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Psalms 4:8 RI will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 4:1–3 — Prayer amid dishonor
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The speaker asks the God of his righteousness for mercy while confronting people who pursue vanity and falsehood. He remembers relief in distress and affirms that the Lord hears the godly. Prayer and moral clarity belong together; the speaker seeks God's hearing rather than merely defending his reputation.
Key Truth: The Lord hears those who call upon him.
Check What You Remember
1. What does the speaker ask God to hear? (Psalms 4:1)
Find it in Psalms 4:1 (KJV).
2. What do the people love? (Psalms 4:2)
Find it in Psalms 4:2 (KJV).
3. Whom has the Lord set apart for himself? (Psalms 4:3)
Find it in Psalms 4:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 4:4–5 — Stillness and righteous trust
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The psalm calls for reverence without sin, quiet reflection upon one's bed, and righteous sacrifices. Stillness here serves faithful action rather than indifference. Trust in the Lord is paired with a willingness to examine one's heart and worship rightly in the midst of conflict.
Key Truth: Quiet reflection can support righteous trust.
Check What You Remember
1. What are people told not to do? (Psalms 4:4)
Find it in Psalms 4:4 (KJV).
2. With what should they commune? (Psalms 4:4)
Find it in Psalms 4:4 (KJV).
3. In whom should they put their trust? (Psalms 4:5)
Find it in Psalms 4:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 4:6–8 — Gladness and peaceful sleep
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Others ask who can show them good, while the speaker asks for God's favor. His gladness exceeds the joy of a plentiful harvest, and he lies down in peace. The conclusion celebrates safety in the Lord without making possessions the measure of God's presence.
Key Truth: God's favor brings joy beyond outward abundance.
Check What You Remember
1. What light does the speaker request? (Psalms 4:6)
Find it in Psalms 4:6 (KJV).
2. What has God put in his heart? (Psalms 4:7)
Find it in Psalms 4:7 (KJV).
3. In what does he lie down? (Psalms 4:8)
Find it in Psalms 4:8 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Numbers 6:26 — The priestly blessing connects God's countenance with peace.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How might a quiet prayer and honest heart examination help you end a troubled day?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does remembered relief shape the opening request?
2. What contrast is made between vain pursuit and the godly person?
3. How do inward reflection and outward action connect?
4. What does the speaker seek after the question about any good?
5. How does gladness compare with increased corn and wine?
Notes
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