Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:3
3. godly—an object as well as subject of divine favor (compare Psalms 105:14; Psalms 105:15). read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:4
4. Stand in awe— ( :-), from Septuagint, "be angry." Both clauses are qualified by "not." read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:5
5. Not only repent, but manifest penitence by sacrifices or righteousness or righteous sacrifices, &c. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:6
6, 7. Contrast true with vain confidence. light of thy countenance upon us—figure for favor (Numbers 6:26; Psalms 44:3; Psalms 81:16). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:7
7. corn and wine—literally, "new corn and wine." increased—an abundant harvest giving great joy (Isaiah 9:3). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:8
8. both lay me down, &c.—or, will lie down at once, and sleep in sure confidence and quiet repose (Psalms 3:5). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:1
1. Prayer to God 4:1David called on God to hear and answer his prayer. He appealed to God as the righteous One who had delivered him from former distress. God is righteous in Himself, but He also does what is right for His children, namely, come to their rescue when they are in need (cf. Psalms 25:4-5; Isaiah 45:13). The terms used to describe relief from distress picture moving out of a tight corner into an open space. The NASB, "Thou hast relieved me," is a better translation of the Hebrew... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:1-8
Psalms 4Many students of the psalms have recognized that Psalms 4 is very closely akin to Psalms 3 in both subject matter and structure. It is an individual lament with motifs characteristic of psalms of confidence. Bullock saw this type of psalm as a distinct genre (including Psalms 4, 16, 23, 27, 62, , 73) and called these psalms individual psalms of trust."Unlike the psalms of thanksgiving, which state the crisis and also add a word of assurance that the crisis has passed, this group of... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:2
David’s enemies stand in contrast to God; they were sinners, but He was righteous. If they were Absalom and his followers, or whoever they were, they were trying to turn David’s honor as a godly king into a bad reputation with their lies (cf. 2 Samuel 15:3). They seem to have been despising his position as king. They pursued vanity and deception. "Deception" (NASB) refers to their lies and is preferable to the NIV translation "false gods." David’s questions reflect his amazement at their... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:2
2. sons of men—men of note or prominence (compare 2 Chronicles 21:9). turn my glory—or, "royal dignity." into shame—or, "reproach." vanity—a foolish and hopeless enterprise (Psalms 2:1). leasing—a lie. read more