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Psalms 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Answer Me When I Call
“To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. chief: or, overseer have: or, be gracious unto me”
Psalms 4:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 4:1
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. This opening petition establishes the psalm's framework of confident appeal based on past deliverance. David addresses God as "God of my righteousness" (elohei tzidqi, אֱלֹהֵי צִדְקִי), a remarkable possessive phrase suggesting God is both the source and vindicator of David's righteousness.The phrase "God of my righteousness" carries profound theological weight. This is not self-righteousness but divinely imputed righteousness—God who declares David righteous th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 4:1
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“and does deliver; on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;”
“and proclaimed”
“and heard my cry.”
“but Yahweh was my support.”
“and have mercy on me”
“and have mercy on me”
“as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ”
“for you will answer me”
“and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name by which he shall be called: Yahweh our righteousness.”
“the Lord”