Psalms 4:7
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
In Context
6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
8I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
Cross References
Numbers 6:25May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
Psalms 31:17Lord, don't let me be disgraced, for I'm calling out to you. Instead let the wicked be disgraced, let them be silent in the grave.
Psalms 43:4I will go to God's altar, to God who makes me truly happy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.
Psalms 67:2May everyone on earth come to know your ways, your salvation among all people.
Psalms 92:4You've made me so happy, Lord, because of all you've done for me! I sing for joy at what you've done!
Isaiah 9:3You will make the nation grow enormously, and will make it extremely happy. The people will celebrate before you as people celebrate at harvest-time, as soldiers celebrate when dividing up what has been looted.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 4:7-8
The Good Man's Desire. 6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Lord , lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord , only makest me dwell in safety. We have here, I. The foolish wish of worldly people: There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Who will make us to see good? What good they meant is intimated, v. 7 . It was the… Read the whole commentary →