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Psalm 4

and its New Testament afterlife

4 places · 4 books

The chapter as it stands, read forward into the canon it would help write. Beside each verse, the New Testament places that quote, allude to, or echo it — follow any to read it in its own argument. The verse number opens its full reception dossier.

1

Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2

You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.

3

But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

4

Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.

6

Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

7

You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.