King James Version
What Does Psalms 4:5 Mean?
“Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.”
Context
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But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
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Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
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There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(5) **Sacrifices of righteousness.**—Comp. Psalm 51:18-19; Deuteronomy 33:19. The context in both places directs to the translation “right” or “due” sacrifices, *i.e., *sacrifices duly and religiously performed.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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