[6] There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
[7] Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
[8] I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
4:6 any good: Every good gift comes from God and He longs to bestow good things upon His children. light of Thy countenance upon us: The phrase has its roots in the Aaronic benediction of Numbers 6:26, thus indicating God's favor. Truly, those on whom the Lord shines His face are blessed.
4:7 corn . . wine: The blessings God gives far surpasses the monetary pleasures of a harvest. Although the produce is from God and we ought to be grateful, the Psalmist delights most in the joy of God's presence.
4:8 The peace that God gives is more than merely closing the eyes and snoring. It is a peace that enables an anxious person to lie down and sleep.
[7] Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
[8] I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
4:6 any good: Every good gift comes from God and He longs to bestow good things upon His children. light of Thy countenance upon us: The phrase has its roots in the Aaronic benediction of Numbers 6:26, thus indicating God's favor. Truly, those on whom the Lord shines His face are blessed.
4:7 corn . . wine: The blessings God gives far surpasses the monetary pleasures of a harvest. Although the produce is from God and we ought to be grateful, the Psalmist delights most in the joy of God's presence.
4:8 The peace that God gives is more than merely closing the eyes and snoring. It is a peace that enables an anxious person to lie down and sleep.