Psalms 4:6
Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
5Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
7Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
Cross References
Numbers 6:26'Jehovah lift up His countenance upon thee, and appoint for thee — peace.
Psalms 21:6For Thou makest him blessings for ever, Thou dost cause him to rejoice with joy, By Thy countenance.
Psalms 42:5What! bowest thou thyself, O my soul? Yea, art thou troubled within me? Wait for God, for still I confess Him: The salvation of my countenance — My God!
Psalms 49:16Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,
Psalms 80:1To the Overseer. — 'On the Lilies.' A testimony of Asaph. — A Psalm. Shepherd of Israel, give ear, Leading Joseph as a flock, Inhabiting the cherubs — shine forth,
Psalms 80:19O Jehovah, God of Hosts, turn us back, Cause Thy face to shine, and we are 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 →