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Two Different Quests
Commentators universally highlight the contrast in this verse. The 'many' ask a broad, desperate question: 'Who will show us any good?', seeking happiness in fleeting, worldly things. The psalmist, however, makes a single, focused request for God's favor. This sets up a clear distinction between the world's aimless search for satisfaction and the believer's confident pursuit of God as the ultimate source of good.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
There are many that say - Some have supposed, as DeWette and others, that the psalmist's allusion here is to his own followers, and that the…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
There are many. —Around the fugitive king were many whose courage was not so high, nor their faith so firm, as his. He hears their…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 4:6
19th Century
Preacher
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
This is a fundamental rule for the whole of life. Serve God, …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 4:6
16th Century
Theologian
Many say. Some are of the opinion that David here complains of the cruel malice of his enemies, because they greedily sought his life. But…
John Gill
On Psalms 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
[There be] many that say, who will show us [any] good ?
&c.] These may be thought to be the men of the world; carnal…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 4:6–8
17th Century
Minister
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, a…