Psalm 4
An evening prayer of confidence. David asks God for relief and rebukes those who pursue false gods. He declares that the joy God gives surpasses material abundance, and lies down in peace.
PsalmsPsalm 4 of 1508 versesBerean Standard Bible
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For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
In your anger do not sin
““Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,”
Read Ephesians 4:26›Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,”
“Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,”
““Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,”
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.”
“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.”
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