Psalms 4:6
Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
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5Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
7You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
Cross References
Psalms 21:6For you make him most blessed forever, you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
Psalms 42:5Why am I downcast? Why this moaning within me? Hope in God; for yet will I praise him, my help, my God.
Psalms 49:16So be not afraid when someone grows rich, when the wealth of their house increases.
Psalms 80:1Listen, Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock of sheep; from your throne on the cherubs shine forth
Psalms 80:19Lord, God of hosts, restore us: Show us the light of your face, so 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 →