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Psalms Chapter 4 (GENEVA1599)

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Psalms Chapter 4 (GENEVA1599)
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1 To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of Dauid. Heare me when I call, O God of my righteousnes: thou hast set me at libertie, when I was in distresse: haue mercie vpon me and hearken vnto my prayer.

2 O ye sonnes of men, howe long will yee turne my glory into shame, louing vanitie, and seeking lyes? Selah.

3 For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himselfe a godly man: the Lord will heare when I call vnto him.

4 Tremble, and sinne not: examine your owne heart vpon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousnes, and trust in the Lord.

6 Many say, Who will shewe vs any good? but Lord, lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs.

7 Thou hast giuen mee more ioye of heart, then they haue had, when their wheate and their wine did abound.

8 I will lay mee downe, and also sleepe in peace: for thou, Lord, onely makest me dwell in safetie.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the psalmist ask for in Psalms 4?
He asks God to hear his prayer and have mercy, recalling that God has helped him in distress before (v.1), while rebuking others for turning his glory into shame and loving vanity (v.2).
What does Psalms 4:4 advise about anger?
It says, 'Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still' (v.4), counseling quiet self-examination rather than acting out in anger.
What does Psalms 4:8 say about sleeping in peace?
The psalm closes with, 'I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety' (v.8), a trust in God's protection similar to Proverbs 3:24.

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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