Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 4:6-8

"Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than [they have] when their grain and their new wine are increased. In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety." — Psalms 4:6-8 (ASV)

Worldly people seek good, but not the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good food, good drink, a good trade, and a good estate. But what are all these worth? Any good will satisfy most people, but a gracious soul will not be put off so easily.

Lord, let us have your favor, and let us know that we have it; we desire no more. Let us be satisfied with your loving-kindness, and we will be satisfied with it. Many seek happiness, but David had found it. When God puts grace in the heart, he puts gladness in the heart.

Thus comforted, he pitied, but neither envied nor feared the most prosperous sinner. He commits all his affairs to God and is prepared to welcome his holy will. But salvation is in Christ alone; where will those appear who despise him as their Mediator and revile him in his disciples?

May they stand in awe and no longer sin against the only remedy.