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Psalm 4

1For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah

1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. 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.

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

Commentary · verses 1-2

David spoke to both God and men.

3But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

Commentary · verse 3

The godly are set apart (sanctified) by God and God will hear their call.

4Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Commentary · verse 4

Take time to commune (share) with God and be still (listen) with God...and then the verse ended with "Selah."

5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

6Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.

5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Commentary · verses 5-8

True safety/protection only comes from God.

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