诗篇 4:5-6 RCUVSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

An evening song in perilous times, showing us the secret of happiness. It is not difficult to be cheerful when we have everything we desire. But when life seems to be a series of catastrophes, disappointments, and vexations, buoyancy of spirit is not so easily attained. If our lives were in peril every moment through rebellion at home and plots and snares around, few of us would be found capable, under such circumstances, of writing morning and evening hymns. Yet such were the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

Quieting thoughts for a time of trouble. It is a mark of man's greatness that he can go out of himself. Some commune with nature, some with the great minds of the past, some with prophets and teachers of their own time. But the grandest thing is to commune with God. The evening is a fit time. Then we have rest; then we can retire from the stress and turmoil of the world, and in the secrecy of our hearts hold converse with God. Here we have some quieting thoughts for a time of trouble. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:5

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness . Sacrifices of victims are scarcely meant; certainly not, if the time of the composition is that of David's exile, since victims could be offered nowhere but at Jerusalem. We may suppose a reference to those sacrifices which are most truly "sacrifices of righteousness," vie. "a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart," which God "will not despise" ( Psalms 51:17 ). And put your trust in the Lord. Sacrifice without faith is vain. Even... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6

There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Pessimists are numerous in all ages. Among David's adherents in his times of distress ( Psalms 4:1 ) would be many who doubted and desponded, anticipating nothing but continued suffering and misfortune. Theft would ask the question of the text. Or the scope may be wider. Men are always seeking for good, but not knowing what their true good is. David points it out to them. It is to have the light of God's countenance shining on them. Lord,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6-7

The supreme quest of life. "There be many," etc. Both the Church and the world were very different in David's day from what they were in our Lord's day; and in that from what they are to-day. But the contrast was as real, the opposition as strong. The cleavage between the party of God's will and the party of self-will went right through the heart of human life then, and does now. Consciously or not, we all rank on one side or the other. These words bring out the contrast very strongly as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6-8

Three great things. I. THE QUESTION OF QUESTIONS . The feeling indicated is common. Amid disappointments and cares, evermore the cry is heard, "Who will show us any good?" II. THE PRAYER OF PRAYERS . Somewhere there must be help. Gain, pleasure, worldly honours, and such-like, give no satisfaction. But when we turn to God we find all we need. He is gracious and merciful. Light and joy and peace beam from his countenance. Here we have the gospel preached beforehand. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6-8

The believer's ground of confidence. David now turns from admonishing his enemies to the ease of his companions in trouble, who saw no ground of hope in the visible aspect of things. I. THE DESPAIR OF UNBELIEF . "Who will show us any good?" No one can. 1. The grandest revelations are made to the mind , and not to the senses. The question, therefore, is beside the mark. God, Christ, immortality, justice, love, holiness, cannot be shown in visible material form. Christ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:5

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness - Offer righteous sacrifices; that is, sacrifices prompted by right motives, and in accordance with the prescriptions in the law of God. This appears to be addressed also to those who in Psalms 4:2 are called “sons of men;” that is, those who were arrayed against the psalmist. According to the common opinion this psalm was composed by David on occasion of his being driven from his throne and kingdom; and, of course, Zion, the ark, and the tabernacle, were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:6

There be many that say - Some have supposed, as DeWette and others, that the allusion of the psalmist here is to his own followers, and that the reference is to their anxious fears in their misfortunes, as if they were poor and forsaken, and knew not from from where the supply of their wants would come. The more probable interpretation, however, is that the allusion is to the general anxiety of mankind, as contrasted with the feelings and desires of the psalmist himself in reference to the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 4:5

Psalms 4:5. Offer Unto God, that he may be reconciled to you; the sacrifice of righteousness Righteous sacrifices; which requires that the persons offering them be righteous and do righteous things, and offer them with an honest mind, with faith and true repentance. Without which he intimates that all their sacrifices were of no esteem with God, and would be wholly unprofitable to them. And put your trust in the Lord And then, that is, so doing, you may rely upon God, and confidently... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 4:6-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 4:5

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