What Is the Message of Psalm 4?

Jul 02,2025 00:00

What Is the Message of Psalm 4?

Psalm 4 is an evening prayer of trust. David contrasts the false security of the wicked with the confident rest of those who trust in God.

1. Plea for Answer

“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!” (v. 1) David begins by appealing to God’s justice.

2. Warning to the Wicked

  • “Do not sin… pour out your hearts before Him” (vv. 4–5). He urges the unrighteous to repent rather than rely on material idols.

3. Assurance of Peace

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” (v. 8) Trust in God becomes the anchor for restful sleep.

Devotional Reflection

End each day by rehearsing this psalm’s rhythm: call out to God, repent of false reliance, and rest secure in His faithful care.

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