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Psalm 4:1 – Answer me, God of righteousness What happens: David cries for mercy and relief from distress. What it means: Prayer is the first move in pressure. God’s righteousness is the basis for appeal.

Psalm 4:2–5 – Turn from vain anger What happens: David rebukes falsehood and urges trembling, reflection, sacrifice, and trust in the Lord. What it means: Repentance includes self-examination and worship. God desires sincere hearts and obedient trust.

Psalm 4:6–8 – Greater joy and safe sleep What happens: David finds joy from God greater than harvest abundance and sleeps in safety. What it means: God Himself is better than prosperity. Peace flows from God’s presence, not circumstances.

Application

  • Bring distress to God before reacting.
  • Practice silent reflection and confession.
  • Seek joy in God above material gain.

Bible

1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. 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.

2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

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