Psalms 4:3 - Exposition

But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. The best order of the words would be, "Know that the Lord hath set apart for himself the man that is godly." The godly man is not contaminated by the evil doings of those who associate with him, and profess to act in his interest, if he neither authorizes nor condones their conduct. David had protested against Joab's proceedings on one occasion ( 2 Samuel 3:28 ), and never at any time pardoned them ( 1 Kings 2:5 , 1 Kings 2:6 ). The Lord will hear when I call unto him Although I am disgraced ( Psalms 4:2 ), resisted, in many ways brought to shame, by you, yet still I am God's servant, set apart to his service, and therefore 1 shall be heard by him. He will hearken to and grant my prayer.