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Psalms 4 Summary
Peace Through Righteousness and Trust
The psalmist appeals to God for mercy, recalling how the LORD enlarged him when in distress. He condemns those who turn his glory to shame and love vanity and falsehood. He declares that God sets apart the godly for Himself and will hear their cries, calling all to stand in awe and sin not. Those who seek the LORD's light and offer righteous sacrifices find gladness in their hearts and dwell in safety, able to lie down in peace.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 4:3
“But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.”
Psalms 4:4
“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”
Psalms 4:7
“Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.”
Psalms 4:8
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
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