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God's Joy Surpasses Worldly Gain
Commentators unanimously agree that the "gladness" David feels from God's favor is far greater than the temporary happiness people get from material prosperity, symbolized by an abundant harvest of grain and wine. Scholars explain that while worldly joy is external and fleeting, the joy from God is internal, seated in the heart, and brings a lasting, solid peace that wealth cannot buy.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 4:7
18th Century
Theologian
You have put gladness in my heart - You have made me happy, namely, in the manner specified in (Psalms 4:6). Many had s…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 4:7
19th Century
Bishop
You have. —Either You have put a gladness in my heart more than when their corn and new wine are plentiful, or, “More tha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 4:7
19th Century
Preacher
The harvest and the vintage were the two seasons of greatest joy in the East. They shouted "Harvest Home" with gladness that the fruits of the eart…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 4:7
16th Century
Theologian
You have given more joy to my heart. By another comparison, he better expresses and illustrates the strength of his affection, showing tha…
John Gill
On Psalms 4:7
17th Century
Pastor
You have put gladness in my heart
The Ethiopic version reads it "into our heart"; in granting the above request; for…
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…