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Psalms 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 150

1 To the chief musician, for stringed instruments, A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You gave room to me in distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 O sons of men, until when shall My glory be for a reproach? Will you love vanity? Will you seek a lie? Selah.

3 But know that Jehovah has set apart the godly ones for Himself. Jehovah hears when I call to Him.

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Chapter Summary

David prays for audience. The happiness of man lies in the favor of Jehovah. To the chief musician, for stringed instruments, A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

זִבְח֥וּ slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
זִבְחֵי sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
חָ֝נֵּ֗ shew favour H2603 · TWOT 694
רִ֑יק emptiness H7385 · TWOT 2161b
מִזְמ֥וֹר melody H4210 · TWOT 558c

People & Context

Peaceful Sleep Granted

Jehovah lifts the light of His face on David, granting him gladness and allowing him to sleep in peace.

Timeline

Peaceful Sleep Granted

Jehovah lifts the light of His face on David, granting him gladness and allowing him to sleep in peace.

Psalms 4:6-8

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