A man prays at night while a family sleeps peacefully inside a lamplit home

Psalm 4:8

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Chapter overview
Psalm 4 brings distress, anger, and empty pursuit into honest evening prayer. The psalmist discovers deeper gladness than material abundance and lies down in safety through settled trust in God's protecting care.
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1When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? Selah.
3You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
4Be in awe; do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! Selah.
5Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
7The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 4

  • Psalm 4:7The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful…
  • Psalm 4:8I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.

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