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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

חָסִיד godly one H2623 · TWOT 698b
צֶ֫דֶק righteousness H6664 · TWOT 1879a
בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233
שִׂמְחָה gladness H8057 · TWOT 2268b
חָנַן have mercy, show favor H2603 · TWOT 694
בֶּ֫טַח safety, security H983 · TWOT 233a

People & Context

David

King of Israel; author of this psalm, pleading for an answer and resting in Jehovah's safety

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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