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Psalms 4:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

[There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalms 4:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 4:6

Theological / Devotional

There be many that say. The general inquiry among men is, “Who will show us any good? Where can real happiness be found? What is real happiness?” These are the cynical questions of the godless materialist. They are answered only in the life of the devout follower of God (see Ps. 16:11).

Lord, lift thou up. Compare the words of the Aaronic blessing (Num. 6:26). In contrast with the plans of his enemies, the psalmist desires only the favor of God—this is the supreme good. The true child of God finds durable satisfaction, not in the material things and sensual delights of the world, but in the consciousness that he has heaven’s approval as he enjoys fellowship with God.

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