Psalms 4:6

(4:7) Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”

Leeser Tanakh

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) [But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.

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Cross References

Numbers 6:26The Lord lift up his countenance unto thee, and give thee peace.

Psalms 21:6(21:7) For thou appointest him to be a blessing for ever: thou makest him glad with joy from thy presence.

Psalms 42:5(42:6) Why art thou cast down, O my soul, and disquieted in me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet thank him, because of the salvation of his countenance.

Psalms 49:16(49:17) Be not thou afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

Psalms 80:1“To the chief musician upon Shoshannim; an 'Eduth by Assaph; a psalm.” (80:2) O Shepherd of Israel, give ear, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.

Psalms 80:19(80:20) O Lord God of hosts, cause us to return: let thy countenance shine, that we may 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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