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Psalm 4

For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 4:1 WEB

You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.

Psalm 4:2 WEB

But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.

Psalm 4:3 WEB

Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

Psalm 4:4 WEB

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.

Psalm 4:5 WEB

Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

Psalm 4:6 WEB

You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

Psalm 4:7 WEB

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.

Psalm 4:8 WEB

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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