Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
1Respóndeme cuando clamo, oh Dios de mi justicia. Cuando estaba en angustia, tú me hiciste ensanchar; Ten misericordia de mí, y oye mi oración.
2Hijos de los hombres, ¿hasta cuándo volveréis mi honra en infamia, Amaréis la vanidad, y buscaréis la mentira?
3Sabed, pues, que Jehová ha escogido al piadoso para sí; Jehová oirá cuando yo a él clamare.
4Temblad, y no pequéis; Meditad en vuestro corazón estando en vuestra cama, y callad.
5Ofreced sacrificios de justicia, Y confiad en Jehová.
6Muchos son los que dicen: ¿Quién nos mostrará el bien? Alza sobre nosotros, oh Jehová, la luz de tu rostro.
7Tú diste alegría a mi corazón Mayor que la de ellos cuando abundaba su grano y su mosto.
8En paz me acostaré, y asimismo dormiré; Porque solo tú, Jehová, me haces vivir confiado.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. Ps 4 This individual lament includes a prayer for rescue (4:1), a rebuke of the adversary (4:2-3)…
Ps 4 This individual lament includes a prayer for rescue (4:1), a rebuke of the adversary (4:2-3), an exhortation to the godly (4:4-5), and an expression of confidence (4:6-8).
4:1 Waiting for the Lord’s answer allows for growth in patience and for the refinement of living faith (38:15).
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II. 4:2 The opponents of the godly place their hope in delusions, treachery, and idolatry. • my reput…
4:2 The opponents of the godly place their hope in delusions, treachery, and idolatry. • my reputation (or my glory): The honor of the psalmist, or possibly of the Lord, is at stake.
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Versículo 4
III. 4:4 Angry feelings are not sinful, but letting anger control you leads to sin (see 37:7-8; cp. Ep…
4:4 Angry feelings are not sinful, but letting anger control you leads to sin (see 37:7-8; cp. Eph 4:26-27, 31-32). • Instead of acting on their emotions, the godly think about their circumstances overnight. They might be disturbed as they sleep, but silence opens their hearts to trust in the Lord (Ps 4:5).
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Versículo 5
IV. 4:5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit: Redirecting emotions toward the Lord prevents a godly i…
4:5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit: Redirecting emotions toward the Lord prevents a godly individual from doing too much self-reflection (40:6-8; 51:17).
V
Versículo 6
V. 4:6 your face (or the light of your face): The psalmist seeks God’s favor and peace (Num 6:25-26)…
4:6 your face (or the light of your face): The psalmist seeks God’s favor and peace (Num 6:25-26), which can transform darkness into light (see Ps 27:1). Confident trust in the Lord is an antidote to anger, resentment, jealousy, and materialism.
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VI. 4:8 Peace comes from God’s blessing and protection (4:6; see 37:11).
4:8 Peace comes from God’s blessing and protection (4:6; see 37:11).
Antiguo Testamento
Psalms — Capítulo 4
Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Respóndeme cuando clamo, oh Dios de mi justicia. Cuando estaba en angustia, tú me hiciste ensanchar; Ten misericordia de mí, y oye mi oración.
2Hijos de los hombres, ¿hasta cuándo volveréis mi honra en infamia, Amaréis la vanidad, y buscaréis la mentira?
3Sabed, pues, que Jehová ha escogido al piadoso para sí; Jehová oirá cuando yo a él clamare.
4Temblad, y no pequéis; Meditad en vuestro corazón estando en vuestra cama, y callad.
5Ofreced sacrificios de justicia, Y confiad en Jehová.
6Muchos son los que dicen: ¿Quién nos mostrará el bien? Alza sobre nosotros, oh Jehová, la luz de tu rostro.
7Tú diste alegría a mi corazón Mayor que la de ellos cuando abundaba su grano y su mosto.
8En paz me acostaré, y asimismo dormiré; Porque solo tú, Jehová, me haces vivir confiado.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. Ps 4 This individual lament includes a prayer for rescue (4:1), a rebuke of the adversary (4:2-3)…
Versículo 2
II. 4:2 The opponents of the godly place their hope in delusions, treachery, and idolatry. • my reput…
Versículo 4
III. 4:4 Angry feelings are not sinful, but letting anger control you leads to sin (see 37:7-8; cp. Ep…
Versículo 5
IV. 4:5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit: Redirecting emotions toward the Lord prevents a godly i…
Versículo 6
V. 4:6 your face (or the light of your face): The psalmist seeks God’s favor and peace (Num 6:25-26)…
Versículo 8
VI. 4:8 Peace comes from God’s blessing and protection (4:6; see 37:11).