Psalm 4:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:3

But know - This is addressed to those whom, in the previous verse, he had called the “sons of men;” that is, his foes. This is designed to show them that their opposition to him must be vain, since God had determined to set him apart for his own service, and would, therefore, hear his prayer for relief and protection.That the Lord hath set apart - That Yahweh had done this; that is, that he had designated him to accomplish a certain work, or that he regarded him as an instrument to perform it.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 4:3

Psalms 4:3. Know that the Lord Hebrew, Jehovah, the supreme, the everlasting God, whose favour is an infinite blessing, and whose wrath is a boundless evil; hath set apart Hath chosen; to himself And taken under his peculiar care and protection; him that is godly The man that truly fears, loves, and serves him. It is generally supposed that David spoke here primarily of himself, and of his own designation to the throne; that he is meant by the godly man, whom God had set apart for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 4:1-8

Psalms 3 -4 Morning and evening psalmsThe title that introduces Psalms 3:0 indicates that David wrote the psalm after his son Absalom rose up in rebellion against him and seized the throne of Israel (2 Samuel 15:1-17:29). In much distress David fled Jerusalem, but he still trusted in God.Absalom’s rebellion appears to be so successful that many people think David has no chance of escape. He seems to have little hope of saving his life (3:1-2). But David’s faith in God is unshakable. He lies... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 4:3

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . set apart. All depended on Jehovah's favour (Numbers 14:8 ). Some codices, with Septuagint and Vulgate, read "hath given distinction to". him that is godly: i.e. a subject of grace. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 4:3

"But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly:Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.Stand in awe, and sin not:Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)"The greatest of all blessings is that of belonging to that special group of human beings whom God has set apart from all mankind as his very own people. God will nurture and encourage his children; he will hear them when they pray; he will forgive their sins and mistakes, provided only that they... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 4:3

Psalms 4:3. Him that is godly— The word חסיד chasid in the original commonly signifies a pious, or charitable and beneficent person: but when it is spoken of man with reference to God, it denotes one that has received favour or mercy from him, and is the same with Κεχαριτομενος, one who has found favour with God. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 4:3

3. godly—an object as well as subject of divine favor (compare Psalms 105:14; Psalms 105:15). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:1-8

Psalms 4Many students of the psalms have recognized that Psalms 4 is very closely akin to Psalms 3 in both subject matter and structure. It is an individual lament with motifs characteristic of psalms of confidence. Bullock saw this type of psalm as a distinct genre (including Psalms 4, 16, 23, 27, 62, , 73) and called these psalms individual psalms of trust."Unlike the psalms of thanksgiving, which state the crisis and also add a word of assurance that the crisis has passed, this group of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:2-5

2. Warning for enemies 4:2-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 4:3

David was godly (Heb. hasid) because he was the object of God’s election for a special purpose. His godliness was the result of God’s calling, not the reason for it. Because the Lord had set him aside for a special purpose of His own (i.e., sanctified, "set apart," him) David was confident God would hear his prayer. read more

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