Psalms 4

Answer Me When I Call

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. upon me, and hear my prayer. Grace: Psalms 25:16, 57:1, 119:132. References God: Psalms 17:6, Habakkuk 3:19. Righteousness: Psalms 143:2, Isaiah 45:24, Jeremiah 23:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:1, 2 Corinthians 1:10 +5

2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. Love: Proverbs 1:22. Glory: Psalms 3:3, 106:20, Jeremiah 2:11, Hosea 4:7. Sin: Psalms 5:6. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 12:21, Ecclesiastes 8:11, Isaiah 45:17, Ephesians 4:25 +5

3 But know that the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. References God: 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Peter 2:9. References Lord: Psalms 6:8, 31:23, 34:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:5, Exodus 33:16, John 15:16, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9 +5

4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Sin: Proverbs 16:6, Ephesians 4:26. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:8, 46:10, 63:6, 77:6, 119:161, Job 28:28, Proverbs 3:7, 2 Corinthians 13:5 +5

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. Faith: Psalms 37:3, 62:8, Isaiah 50:10, 1 Peter 4:19. Righteousness: Psalms 51:19, Deuteronomy 33:19. Sacrifice: Isaiah 61:8, Malachi 1:8, Matthew 5:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:14 +5

6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. References Lord: Psalms 80:19, Numbers 6:26. Light: Psalms 89:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 67:1, 80:7, 119:135

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. Related: Song of Solomon 1:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 37:4, 43:4, 92:4, Judges 9:27, Isaiah 9:3, Jeremiah 48:33, Acts 14:17 +3

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., only makest me dwell in safety. References Lord: Psalms 3:5, Deuteronomy 12:10, Revelation 14:13. Peace: Ezekiel 34:25. Parallel theme: Leviticus 26:5, Proverbs 3:24, Hosea 2:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:10 +3