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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 4:6-8

6-8 Wordly people inquire for good, not for the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good meat, good drink, a good trade, and a good estate; but what are all these worth? Any good will serve the turn of most men, but a gracious soul will not be put off so. Lord, let us have thy favour, and let us know that we have it, we desire no more; let us be satisfied of thy loving-kindness, and will be satisfied with it. Many inquire after happiness, but David had found... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 4:1-8

Evening Prayer of a Christian in Every Kind of Trouble. David, in his flight before Absalom, had come to Mahanaim, on the east side of Jordan, 2 Samuel 17:24-Ezekiel :. He had a number of faithful men with him, but the army of Absalom, recruited from all Israel, was much larger. In order, therefore, to stimulate his own courage and to revive the drooping spirits of his men. David wrote this hymn, which, on account of its divine inspiration, has become a song of consolation for all those who... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 4:1-8

Psalms 4:0To the Chief Musician on Neginoth—A Psalm of David1 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... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

Morning and Evening Prayers Psalms 3:1-8 ; Psalms 4:1-8 These psalms probably date from David’s flight before Absalom, 2 Samuel 16:1-23 . It is the perfection of trust to be able to sleep when our foes are many and set upon our destruction. So Jesus slept, Mark 4:38 ; and Peter, Acts 12:6 . Be sure that you are where God would have you to be, and then resign yourself to His loving care. Even though pursued by the results of your sins, you will find that God will save you, on condition of... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:1-8

This is a song of the evening. The general circumstances out of which it rises are the same as those of the previous psalm. Now, however, the day into which the singer marched with confidence is over. The evidences of strain are apparent, and yet the dominant thought is of victory won and confidence increased. The opening words constitute a petition in the midst of which the singer declares that God has delivered him. He appeals to the "sons of men," to those who, according to his morning... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

A Psalm of Supplication Psalms 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The prayer of Cornelius. As an introductory to the study of Psalms 4:1-8 , which sets forth a great prayer of David, we thought we would give some other Bible characters, in the Book of Acts, which show various phases of the prayer life. The prayer of Cornelius in Acts 10:1-6 is outstanding because it is the prayer of one who was a sinner in darkness, seeking for light. Here is the statement of our Scripture: "A devout man, and one... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 4:6

‘Many there are who say, “Who will show us any good? Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us,” Glad in heart he is aware that many who have been against him, or have been neutral, are now having second thoughts, because they have ‘stood in awe’ and considered. They had turned to Absalom because of his promises of what he would do for them but now they are reconsidering. They are now remembering all that David had achieved for them, and possibly also aware that as he has survived the first... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 4:1-8

IV. An Evening Hymn by a Man High in Office whose Rule Excites Jealousy and Resistance.— The Psalmist begins with an appeal to “ the God of his righteousness,” i.e. the God who declares that his case is good. The Heb. words usually translated “ righteousness,” “ righteous,” “ make righteous” were originally legal in their implication. A righteous man was one whose cause was decided in his favour, so that he was clear of guilt in the judgment of the Court. Next ( Psalms 4:2-Deuteronomy :) he... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 4:6

There be many; either, 1. Of my own followers, who are weary of waiting upon God, and ready to despair. Or rather, 2. Of mine enemies, and of the body of the people, who were either engaged against him, or at least unconcerned for him, and sought only their own case and advantage. Who will show us, Heb. make or give us to see, i.e. to enjoy, as this phrase is frequently used, as Psalms 27:13; Psalms 34:12; Ecclesiastes 2:1; Ecclesiastes 3:13. Any good, i.e. worldly good, as appears by the... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

NIGHT THOUGHTSIntroduction“The Psalmist prays God to deliver him from present as from past distresses (Psalms 4:2). 1. He assures the haters of his regal dignity that God bestowed it, and will certainly protect it (Psalms 4:3-4). 2, 3. He exhorts them to quiet submission, righteousness, and trust in God (Psalms 4:5-6). 4, 5. He contrasts his own satisfaction, springing from such trust, with the hopeless disquietude of others, even in the midst of their enjoyments (Psalms 4:7-8). 6, 7. He closes... read more