Psalms 4:6

(4-7) Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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

5(4-6) Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

7(4-8) Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.

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Cross References

Numbers 6:26The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Psalms 21:6(21-7) For Thou makest him most blessed for ever; Thou makest him glad with joy in Thy presence.

Psalms 42:5(42-6) Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why moanest thou within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the salvation of His countenance.

Psalms 49:16(49-17) Be not thou afraid when one waxeth rich, when the wealth of his house is increased;

Psalms 80:1(80-1) For the Leader; upon Shoshannim. A testimony. A Psalm of Asaph. (80-2) Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; Thou that art enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.

Psalms 80:19(80-20) O LORD God of hosts, restore us; 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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