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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Psalms 4"
description: "PSALM 4   :-. On Neginoth, that is, stringed instruments, as the
kind of musical accompaniment. On other parts of title, see
 :-, The historical
occasion"
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PSALM 4

. *On Neginoth,* that is, stringed instruments, as the
kind of musical accompaniment. On other parts of title, see
, The historical
occasion was probably the same as that of the foregoing [see on ]. The writer, praying for further relief, admonishes his
enemies of the vanity of attacking God's servant, exhorts them to
repentance, and avows his confidence and peace in God's favor.

**1. Hear**—as in .
**God of my righteousness**—or,
"my righteous God, as my holy hill" (), who will act towards me on righteous principles.
**thou hast enlarged**—expresses
relief afforded in opposition to "distress," which is
expressed by a word denoting straits or pressure. Past favor is a
ground of hope for the future.

**2. sons of men**—men of note or
prominence (compare [2 Chronicles 21:9](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/21/9)).
**turn my glory**—or,
"royal dignity."
**into shame**—or,
"reproach."
**vanity**—a foolish and
hopeless enterprise ([Psalms 2:1](../../../kjv/psalms/2/1)).
**leasing**—a lie.

**3. godly**—an object as well as
subject of divine favor (compare [Psalms 105:14](../../../kjv/psalms/105/14);
[Psalms 105:15](../../../kjv/psalms/105/15)).

**4. Stand in awe**— (), from *Septuagint,* "be angry." Both clauses
are qualified by "not."

**5.** Not only repent, but manifest
penitence by sacrifices or righteousness or righteous sacrifices, &c.

**6, 7.** Contrast true with vain
confidence.
**light of thy countenance upon
us**—figure for favor ([Numbers 6:26](../../../kjv/numbers/6/26);
[Psalms 44:3](../../../kjv/psalms/44/3); [Psalms 81:16](../../../kjv/psalms/81/16)).

**7. corn and wine**—literally,
"new corn and wine."
**increased**—an abundant
harvest giving great joy ([Isaiah 9:3](../../../kjv/isaiah/9/3)).

**8. both lay me down,** &c.—or,
will lie down at once, and sleep in sure confidence and quiet repose
([Psalms 3:5](../../../kjv/psalms/3/5)).

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