Psalms 4:6

Multitudes, are saying, Who will show us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

5Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.

7Thou hast put gladness in my heart,—beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.

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Cross References

Numbers 6:26Yahweh lift up his face unto thee, and appoint unto thee peace.

Psalms 21:6For thou wilt appoint him blessings evermore, wilt cheer him with joy by thy countenance;

Psalms 42:5Why shouldst thou be cast down, O my soul? And [why] shouldst thou moan over me? Wait thou for God, for yet shall I praise him, As the triumph of my presence.

Psalms 49:16Do not fear, When a man becometh rich, When the glory of his house increaseth;

Psalms 80:1O Shepherd of Israel, give ear, Thou who leddest forth Joseph like a rock, Thou who art throned on the cherubim, appear!

Psalms 80:19O Yahweh, God of hosts! bring us back, Light up thy face, 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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