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Psalm 4

To 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.

Psalm 4:1 KJV

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.

Psalm 4:2 KJV

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

Psalm 4:3 KJV

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

Psalm 4:4 KJV

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

Psalm 4:5 KJV

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

Psalm 4:6 KJV

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

Psalm 4:7 KJV

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

Psalm 4:8 KJV

End of Psalm 4

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What is Psalm 4 about?

Psalm 4 is an evening prayer of David. It begins with a cry to be heard, remembering how God has helped him in distress before. David warns those who chase empty things and urges them to "stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still" (verse 4). While many ask who will show them any good, David asks God to lift up the light of his face. He says God has put more gladness in his heart than a rich harvest brings. The psalm closes with one of the Bible's most loved bedtime verses: "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep."

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