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With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. <a href="/nlt/psalms/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. <a href="/esv/psalms/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! <a href="/bsb/psalms/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. <a href="/kjv/psalms/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/4.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/nasb/psalms/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/lsb/psalms/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/amp/psalms/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress; Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer. <a href="/csb/psalms/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: with stringed instruments. † A psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic psalm. Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/asv/psalms/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. <a href="/cev/psalms/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray. <a href="/erv/psalms/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. <a href="/gwt/psalms/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; with stringed instruments; a psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have freed me from my troubles. Have pity on me, and hear my prayer! <a href="/gnt/psalms/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Answer me when I pray, O God, my defender! When I was in trouble, you helped me. Be kind to me now and hear my prayer. <a href="/isv/psalms/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/msb/psalms/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. <a href="/net/psalms/4.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer! <a href="/nheb/psalms/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. <a href="/wbt/psalms/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/psalms/4.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, "" O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, and hear my prayer. <a href="/ylt/psalms/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. -- A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer. <a href="/slt/psalms/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer upon the stringed instruments; chanting of David. In my calling, answer me, O God of my justice: in straits thou didst enlarge me; compassionate me and hear my prayer.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, in verses. A psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. <V 4:2>When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer. <a href="/nabre/psalms/4.htm">New American Bible</a> For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. [2] Answer me when I call, my saving God. When troubles hem me in, set me free; take pity on me, hear my prayer. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> WHEN I have called thee, thou hast answered me, O my God and Saviour of my righteousness; thou hast comforted me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> When I called you, you answered me, my God, and the Savior of my righteousness; in my sufferings you inspired me; show mercy upon me and hear my prayer.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; Be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer. <a href="/sep/psalms/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the End, a Song of David among the Psalms. When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer. <a href="/parallel/psalms/4-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=188" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/4.htm">Answer Me When I Call!</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5058.htm" title="5058: bin·ḡî·nō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- Music. ">With stringed instruments.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ă·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To answer, respond."> Answer me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: bə·qā·rə·’î (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">when I call,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣiḏ·qî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">of my righteousness!</a> <a href="/hebrew/7337.htm" title="7337: hir·ḥaḇ·tā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To be or grow wide or large. A primitive root; to broaden.">You have relieved</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: baṣ·ṣār (Prep-b, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">distress;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥān·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">show me grace</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ū·šə·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/8605.htm" title="8605: tə·p̄il·lā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Prayer. From palal; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn.">my prayer.</a> 2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a> In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a> So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a> Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a> The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. <a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a> Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.(Title) chief Musician.<a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1</a> To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?<a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1</a> To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.<a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Psalm 45:1</a> To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.Neginoth<a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.<a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.<a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Psalm 76:1</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.O<a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a> For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.<a href="/psalms/24-5.htm">Psalm 24:5</a> He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.<a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Psalm 41:12</a> And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.thou<a href="/psalms/18-18.htm">Psalm 18:18,19</a> They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay… <a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Psalm 31:8</a> And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.<a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1-3</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry… have mercy upon me.<a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1</a> To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.<a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.<a href="/psalms/86-3.htm">Psalm 86:3-5</a> Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/job/14-17.htm">Corded</a> <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Director</a> <a href="/job/38-23.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/job/42-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-37.htm">Enlarged</a> <a href="/job/41-25.htm">Free</a> <a href="/job/33-24.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/job/42-4.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/job/31-37.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-31.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/1-5.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/job/30-31.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/76-1.htm">Neginoth</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/job/35-9.htm">Relief</a> <a href="/job/16-6.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/job/37-23.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Room</a> <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">String-Music</a> <a href="/job/22-10.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Corded</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Enlarged</a> <a href="/psalms/6-4.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Music-Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Neginoth</a> <a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/94-13.htm">Relief</a> <a href="/psalms/81-6.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/psalms/4-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/4-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Room</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Stringed</a> <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">String-Music</a> <a href="/psalms/25-17.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 4</div>1. <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">David prays for audience</a> 2. <a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">He reproves and exhorts his enemies</a> 6. <a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Man's happiness is in God's favor</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was directed to the leader of music in the temple. The role of the choirmaster was crucial in organizing and leading the musical aspects of worship, which were integral to Israelite religious life. This highlights the communal aspect of the psalm, suggesting it was not only a personal prayer but also a piece for corporate reflection and worship.With stringed instruments. The use of stringed instruments, such as the lyre or harp, was common in ancient Israelite worship. These instruments added a melodic and harmonious element to the psalms, enhancing the emotional and spiritual experience. The mention of instruments underscores the importance of music in expressing devotion and in facilitating a deeper connection with God.A Psalm of David. David, the second king of Israel, is traditionally credited with composing many of the psalms. His life experiences, including his trials, triumphs, and deep relationship with God, are reflected in his writings. This attribution to David connects the psalm to a historical figure known for his heart for God, as described in <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>, and his role as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the coming Messiah.Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! David appeals to God as the source of his righteousness, acknowledging that any right standing he has is due to God's grace and justice. This reflects a deep trust in God's character and His willingness to respond to the cries of His people. The plea for an answer emphasizes the personal and urgent nature of David's prayer, similar to other instances in the Psalms where the psalmist seeks God's intervention (e.g., <a href="/psalms/17-6.htm">Psalm 17:6</a>).You have relieved my distress; David recalls past instances where God has delivered him from trouble, reinforcing his faith in God's ability to provide relief. This acknowledgment of God's past faithfulness serves as a foundation for his current request. The historical context of David's life, filled with moments of distress, such as his flight from Saul or Absalom, provides a backdrop for understanding the depth of his reliance on God.show me grace and hear my prayer. David's request for grace highlights his understanding of his need for God's unmerited favor. This plea is consistent with the biblical theme of grace, which is fully realized in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. The call for God to hear his prayer reflects a relationship of intimacy and dependence, where David trusts in God's attentiveness and willingness to act on behalf of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David is calling out to God in a time of need, seeking divine intervention and relief. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> Referred to as the "God of my righteousness," indicating a personal relationship and trust in God's just nature. 3. <a href="/topical/d/distress.htm">Distress</a> The situation or event causing David's plea, possibly a time of personal or communal crisis. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> The act of communication with God, highlighting the importance of seeking divine help and guidance. 5. <a href="/topical/g/grace.htm">Grace</a> The unmerited favor from God that David is requesting, emphasizing reliance on God's mercy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> David's plea underscores the importance of relying on God in times of trouble. Believers are encouraged to turn to God first, trusting in His righteousness and ability to provide relief. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_righteousness.htm">The Nature of Righteousness</a> The phrase "God of my righteousness" suggests that true righteousness comes from God. Christians are reminded that their righteousness is found in Christ, not in their own deeds. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> David's earnest prayer demonstrates the power and necessity of prayer in the believer's life. It is a direct line to God, who hears and responds to His children. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_grace.htm">Seeking God's Grace</a> The request for grace highlights the need for God's unmerited favor. Believers should continually seek God's grace, recognizing their dependence on His mercy. <a href="/topical/e/experiencing_god's_relief.htm">Experiencing God's Relief</a> David acknowledges past relief from God, encouraging believers to remember and testify to God's faithfulness in their own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 4</a> <a href="/q/does_god_intervene_any_evidence.htm">Psalm 4:1: On what grounds should we believe God actually intervenes in human affairs, and is there any historical or scientific evidence supporting this claim? </a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_a_christian.htm">Can gay individuals enter heaven?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_inherently_cruel.htm">Is God inherently cruel?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_faithful_believers_suffer_harm.htm">Psalm 4:8: If peace and safety are promised to believers, how do we explain faithful individuals who suffer harm or persecution, seemingly contradicting this assurance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) Hear me.--Better, In my crying hear me, God of my righteousness.The conception of God as supremely just, and the assertor of justice, is one of the noblest legacies from the Hebrew faith to the world. It is summed up in the question, "Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?" The strength of the innocent in the face of calumny or oppression lies in the appeal to the eternal source of righteousness.Thou hast enlarged.--Better, in my straitness Thou (or, Thou who) hast made room for me. This is a thought very common in the Psalter, and apparently was a favourite phrase of David's, occurring in <a href="/psalms/18-19.htm" title="He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.">Psalm 18:19</a> (comp. Psa. 4:36), and in other psalms attributed to him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness. Not "the God who imputes to me righteousness," as some render, but "the God who sees that I and my cause are righteous," and who wilt therefore certainly lend me aid. Thou hast enlarged me; or, made room for me - "set me at ease" In the language of the Old Testament, "straits" and "narrowness" mean trouble and affliction; "room," "space," "enlargement," mean prosperity. David has experienced God's mercies in the past, and therefore looks for them in the future (comp. <a href="/psalms/3-7.htm">Psalm 3:7</a>). When I woe in distress; literally, in [my] distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. This is David's usual cry, repeated in a hundred varied forms throughout the Psalms (see <a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Psalm 5:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Psalm 6:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/9-13.htm">Psalm 9:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Psalm 27:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/30-10.htm">Psalm 30:10</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/4-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent With stringed instruments. בִּנְגִינ֗וֹת (bin·ḡî·nō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5058.htm">Strong's 5058: </a> Instrumental music, a stringed instrument, a poem set to music, an epigram A Psalm מִזְמ֥וֹר (miz·mō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> Instrumental music, a poem set to notes of David. לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Answer עֲנֵ֤נִי ׀ (‘ă·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond me when I call, בְּקָרְאִ֡י (bə·qā·rə·’î) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read O God אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of my righteousness! צִדְקִ֗י (ṣiḏ·qî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> The right, equity, prosperity You have relieved הִרְחַ֣בְתָּ (hir·ḥaḇ·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7337.htm">Strong's 7337: </a> To be or grow wide or large my distress; בַּ֭צָּר (baṣ·ṣār) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent show me grace חָ֝נֵּ֗נִי (ḥān·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore and hear וּשְׁמַ֥ע (ū·šə·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently my prayer. תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃ (tə·p̄il·lā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8605.htm">Strong's 8605: </a> Intercession, supplication, a hymn <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/4-1.htm">Psalm 4:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 4:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/3-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 3:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 3:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/4-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 4:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>