Thematic Bible
Psalm 4:1 (show verse)
You have freed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress;
Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer.
Psalm 4:2 (show verse)
O sons of men, how long will my honor and glory be [turned into] shame?
How long will you [my enemies] love worthless (vain, futile) things and seek deception and lies? Selah.
Psalm 4:3 (show verse)
But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and dealt wonderfully with] the godly man [the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right].
The Lord hears and responds when I call to Him.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Their election
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Of their election
Character » Of saints » Godly
Character of saints » Godly
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Godliness » The Godly
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Sanctification » Is separation to the service of God
Titles and names of saints » Godly, the
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Of their election
Character » Of saints » Godly
Character of saints » Godly
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Godliness » The Godly
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Sanctification » Is separation to the service of God
Titles and names of saints » Godly, the
Psalm 4:4 (show verse)
Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion].
Beds » Saints meditate and praise God while on
God » Remember » Reverence for
Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Meditative
Meditation » The call to
Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With holy awe
Sin » The fear of God restrains
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
God » Remember » Reverence for
Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Meditative
Meditation » The call to
Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With holy awe
Sin » The fear of God restrains
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Psalm 4:5 (show verse)
Offer righteous sacrifices;
Trust [confidently] in the Lord.
Psalm 4:6 (show verse)
Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see some good!”
Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord.
Psalm 4:7 (show verse)
You have put joy in my heart,
More than [others know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.
Psalm 4:8 (show verse)
In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep,
For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety and confident trust.