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Psalms 4:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Many people ask, 'Who will show us anything good?' LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer contrasts people who complain about finding good things with his prayer for God's blessing and presence to shine upon them.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely written by King David during a time of distress, possibly when facing opposition or rebellion. The 'light of God's countenance' refers to an ancient blessing where God's face shining upon someone meant His favor and protection, similar to the priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24-26.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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