Psalms 4:2
\4:1\Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
1To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.
Cross References
Exodus 10:3Then Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and said to him, This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you be lifted up in your pride before me? let my people go so that they may give me worship.
1 Samuel 12:21And do not go from the right way turning to those false gods in which there is no profit and no salvation, for they are false.
Psalms 3:3\3:2\Unnumbered are those who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah.)
Psalms 14:6You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.
Psalms 50:15Let your voice come up to me in the day of trouble; I will be your saviour, so that you may give glory to me.
Psalms 58:1To the chief music-maker; put to Al-tashheth. Michtam. Of David.
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 →