[1] 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.
[2] O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
[3] But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
[4] Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
[5] Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
4:1 God of my righteousness: God is a righteous God. The Psalmist begins with a declaration that God is a righteous God. All of a person's righteousness is found in God alone. The psalmist is facing a very pressing need, but his confidence in God Almighty remains resolute and determined.
4:3 Set apart him: God has His hand upon those whom He has set apart He watches over them and listens to them.
4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: Paul quotes these words in Ephesians 4:26. The exhortation is simply that we ought not to allow anger or anxiety to eat away our trust and confidence in the LORD. put your trust in the LORD: The psalmist calls on his neighbors to put their faith in God (Psalm 67).
[2] O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
[3] But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
[4] Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
[5] Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
4:1 God of my righteousness: God is a righteous God. The Psalmist begins with a declaration that God is a righteous God. All of a person's righteousness is found in God alone. The psalmist is facing a very pressing need, but his confidence in God Almighty remains resolute and determined.
4:3 Set apart him: God has His hand upon those whom He has set apart He watches over them and listens to them.
4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: Paul quotes these words in Ephesians 4:26. The exhortation is simply that we ought not to allow anger or anxiety to eat away our trust and confidence in the LORD. put your trust in the LORD: The psalmist calls on his neighbors to put their faith in God (Psalm 67).