King James Version
Psalms 4:7 in the King James Version says “Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.”
Psalms 4:7 · KJV
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Thou hast put”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“in my heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“and their wine”
H8492must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
“increased”
H7231properly, to cast together , i.e., increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
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