1 Psa 4:1-8. On Neginoth, that is, stringed instruments, as the kind of musical accompaniment. On other parts of title, see-on Introduction., The historical occasion was probably the same as that of the foregoing [see on Psa 3:1, Title]. 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. Hear - as in Psa 3:4. God of my righteousness - or, "my righteous God, as my holy hill" (Psa 2:6), 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 2Ch 21:9). turn my glory - or, "royal dignity." into shame - or, "reproach." vanity - a foolish and hopeless enterprise (Psa 2:1). leasing - a lie.
3 godly - an object as well as subject of divine favor (compare Psa 105:14, Psa 105:15).
4 Stand in awe - (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." Both clauses are qualified by "not."
5 Not only repent, but manifest penitence by sacrifices or righteousness or righteous sacrifices, etc.
6 Contrast true with vain confidence. light of thy countenance upon us - figure for favor (Num 6:26; Psa 44:3; Psa 81:16).
7 corn and wine - literally, "new corn and wine." increased - an abundant harvest giving great joy (Isa 9:3).
8 both lay me down, etc. - or, will lie down at once, and sleep in sure confidence and quiet repose (Psa 3:5).
Hear - as in Psa 3:4.
God of my righteousness - or, "my righteous God, as my holy hill" (Psa 2:6), 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 2Ch 21:9).
turn my glory - or, "royal dignity."
into shame - or, "reproach."
vanity - a foolish and hopeless enterprise (Psa 2:1).
leasing - a lie.
3 godly - an object as well as subject of divine favor (compare Psa 105:14, Psa 105:15).
4 Stand in awe - (Eph 4:26), from Septuagint, "be angry." Both clauses are qualified by "not."
5 Not only repent, but manifest penitence by sacrifices or righteousness or righteous sacrifices, etc.
6 Contrast true with vain confidence.
light of thy countenance upon us - figure for favor (Num 6:26; Psa 44:3; Psa 81:16).
7 corn and wine - literally, "new corn and wine."
increased - an abundant harvest giving great joy (Isa 9:3).
8 both lay me down, etc. - or, will lie down at once, and sleep in sure confidence and quiet repose (Psa 3:5).