Psalm 4:4–8
The light of God's face provides a peace that the world cannot give and a joy that the world cannot take away.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.
The light of God's face provides a peace that the world cannot give and a joy that the world cannot take away.
To exhort the community to find their ultimate satisfaction and security in Yahweh's favor rather than material prosperity or emotional agitation.
Psalm 4:1-3 opened with urgent prayer, rebuked those who love vanity and pursue falsehood, and affirmed that the LORD has set apart the godly and hears their cry. Psalm 4:4-8 now presses the response further by calling for trembling without sin, inward reflection, right sacrifice, trust in the LORD, and a joy that ends in peaceful sleep.