Psalms 4

Psalms 4:2

O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? &c.

O ye proud enemies, that pride yourselves in the favour and countenance of Saul, how long will ye vainly endeavour to disappoint that glory, which God hath by his prophet fore-promised unto me?

Psalms 4:4

Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own hearts upon your bed, and be still.

Be afraid of God’s judgments, and be reclaimed from your sins, and especially from your bloody persecution of me; deal seriously with your own hearts in secret, betwixt God and them: retire yourselves purposely, for the more opportunity of your deep meditations; and be confounded in yourselves, turning your displeasure back upon your own wicked hearts.

Psalms 4:6

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good?

I know it is the common fashion of the world, to look after outward prosperity; and to measure happiness by the abundance of these earthly things; but for me, O Lord, I value thy favour above all things whatsoever.

Psalms 4:7

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

They do not so much rejoice in their vintage and harvest, when it is most rich, seasonable, abundant, as I do in the assurance of thy grace towards me.