Psalms 4:1-6

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1 [a]Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[b][c]
3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Tremble and[d] do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.

Cross References 13

  • 1. Psalms 13:3; Psalms 27:7; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 86:7; Psalms 102:2
  • 2. S Genesis 32:7; S Judges 2:15
  • 3. Psalms 30:10; Psalms 25:16
  • 4. Psalms 17:6; Psalms 54:2; Psalms 84:8; Psalms 88:2
  • 5. Exodus 16:7; 1 Samuel 4:21
  • 6. 2 Kings 19:26; Job 8:22; Psalms 35:26
  • 7. Judges 2:17; Psalms 31:6; Psalms 40:4; Jeremiah 13:25; Jeremiah 16:19; Amos 2:4
  • 8. Psalms 12:1; Psalms 30:4; Psalms 31:23; Psalms 79:2; Micah 7:2; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Peter 3:11
  • 9. Psalms 6:8; Micah 7:7
  • 10. Ephesians 4:26*
  • 11. Psalms 63:6; Daniel 2:28; Psalms 77:6
  • 12. Psalms 31:6; Psalms 115:9; Proverbs 3:5; Proverbs 28:26; Isaiah 26:4; John 14:1; Deuteronomy 33:19; Psalms 37:3
  • 13. Numbers 6:25

Footnotes 4

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
  • [b]. Or "seek lies"
  • [c]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  • [d]. Or "In your anger" (see Septuagint)
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