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PSALM 4 * Trust in God. 1 For the leader; * with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. I. 2 Answer me when I call, my saving God. When troubles hem me in, set me free; take pity on me, hear my prayer. a. II. 3 How long, O people, will you be hard of heart? Why do you love what is worthless, chase after lies? * b. Selah
In this psalm David poured out his complaint against slanderous enemies and found peace and refuge in God. A. David talks to God and to men. 1. (1) David talks to God. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. a. Hear me when I call: There was passion in David’s cry.
Here I. David begins with a short prayer ( Ps. 4:1) and that prayer preaches. II. He directs his speech to the children of men, and, 1. In God’s name reproves them for the dishonour they do to God and the damage they do to their own souls, Ps. 4:2. 2.
Hebrew, "When I call, hear me, O God of my justice:" source and witness of my virtue. If I have offended thee, I have done no wrong to my rebellious son and his adherents. Many copies read Cum invocarem te, exaudisti me. (Calmet) --- Thou.
11 sty 2015 · Here’s the first possibility of why this psalm was written. Look at Palm 4:1. What does David call God? “Oh God of my – what?” Righteousness. OK, then God is the one who can attest to David’s righteousness.
Psalms 4, Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary enriches Catholic understanding of Scripture with deep insights from original texts and historical context.
Here I. David begins with a short prayer (ver 1) and that prayer preaches. II. He directs his speech to the children of men, and, 1. In God's name reproves them for the dishonour they do to God and the damage they do to their own souls, ver 2. 2. He sets before them the happiness of godly people for their encouragement to be religious, ver 3. 3.
