Psalms 4:6
Many there are who say, Who will show us good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in LORD.
7Thou have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Cross References
Numbers 6:26LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Psalms 21:6For thou make him most blessed forever. Thou make him glad with joy in thy presence.
Psalms 42:5Why are thou cast down, O my soul? And [why] are thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him [for] the help of his countenance.
Psalms 49:16Be not thou afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
Psalms 80:1Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou who lead Joseph like a flock. Thou who sit [above] the cherubim, shine forth.
Psalms 80:19Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 4:2-6
Expostulation with Sinners. 1 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. 2 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. 3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 Offer the sacrifices of… Read the whole commentary →