Psalms 4:6

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 4:6

BSB

Many ask, "Who can show us the good?" Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

AKJV

There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance on us.

CPDV

The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.

ERV

Many there be that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

NHEB

Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.

SMT

Many saying, Who will cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy face, O Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 4:6

TherebemanyH7227thatsayH559VerbWhowillshewH7200VerbusanygoodH2896 LORDH3068Proper NameliftthouupH5375VerbthelightH216Noun FeminineofthycountenanceH6440Noun Masculineuponus

Commentary for Psalms 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 4:6

Summary

Longing for divine approval and blessing

Event

Requesting divine illumination

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC