Psalms 4:6

Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.

7Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.

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Cross References

Numbers 6:26Jehovah lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Psalms 21:6For thou hast made him to be blessings for ever; thou hast filled him with joy by thy countenance.

Psalms 42:5Why art thou cast down, my soul, and art disquieted in me? hope in God; for I shall yet praise him, [for] the health of his countenance.

Psalms 49:16Be not afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased:

Psalms 80:1{To the chief Musician. On Shoshannim-Eduth. Of Asaph. A Psalm.} Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that sittest [between] the cherubim, shine forth.

Psalms 80:19Restore us, O Jehovah, 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 →

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