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God of My Righteousness
When the psalmist calls on the "God of my righteousness," he isn't claiming to be sinless. Instead, as commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain, he is appealing to God as the ultimate just judge. He is confident that his specific cause is right and asks God, the vindicator of justice, to defend him against unfair accusations. This teaches believers they can confidently ask God to uphold their cause when they are being wronged.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 4:1
18th Century
Theologian
Hear me when I call - When I pray. The word “hear” in such cases is always used in the sense of “listen to,” “hear favorably,” or “…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 4:1
19th Century
Bishop
Hear me. —Better, In my crying hear me, God of my righteousness.
The conception of God as supremely just, and the a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 4:1
19th Century
Preacher
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.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 4:1
16th Century
Theologian
These words show the faith of David, who, although brought to the utmost distress and indeed almost consumed by a long series of calamities, did no…
John Gill
On Psalms 4:1
17th Century
Pastor
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness
Or, "my righteous God" F8 , who is righteous in his nature…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 4:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Hear me for your mercy's sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask for such blessings as pardon, justifying righteousness, and eternal life must …