Psalm 4

Psalm 4
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
Historical References, Commentary, and Comparative Texts:
- Chapter XII The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
- Similitude VI.5, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- Chapter VIII, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- V.14, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- V.11, V.18, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- VI.11, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
- VI.V, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- Chapter IX, Historia Calamitatusm: The Story of My Misfortunes, Pierre Abélard / Peter Abelard, c. 1140.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- I Will Lie Down in Peace, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c. 1800.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Psalm 4, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2018.
  - "Psalm 4 is good for what ails you."
- "I Rest in You," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 4, James Liimburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
  - "God is like a loving mother, says this psalm. You are like a baby that has just finished nursing and is lying in its mother's arms."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  - "He doesn't long for God to destroy his tormentors. He doesn't even want his accusers just to be proven wrong. He longs for God to draw them into the community of God's adopted sons and daughters. The poet may even include his tormentors in the "us" on whom he begs God to shine God's face."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- Commentary, Psalm 4, Shauna Hannon, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "...the battle in this Psalm between silence and speaking is palpable. Isn't that the way it is when we doubt? In one moment we yell out and in another we convince ourselves to be silent."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 4, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Bryan Jackson, Chris Ayers, 2012.
- Commentary, Psalm 4, Nancy Koester, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "Psalm 4 is good for what ails you."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 4, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "This confidence is clearly apparent when the psalmist actually offers advice to his accusers. His tone is not vindictive, but almost solicitous: ?When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.? These words are spoken from the point of view of someone who has the wisdom of life behind him, and his own strong faith in God."
- "A Prayer for the Present Moment," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Goldingay, John, "Psalm 4: Ambiguity and Resolution," Tyndale Bulletin, 2006.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Kotzé, Annemaré, "Reading Psalm 4 to the Manicheans," Vigiliae Christianae, 2001.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Levenson, Jon D., "A Technical Meaning for N'M in the Hebrew Bible," Vetus Testamentum, 1985.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
- "Everything's Never Going to Be All Right," Bob Alper, Duke Divinity School's Faith & Leadership, 2011.
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Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 4, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase, Easter 3B, at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Psalm 4:1, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 4. The Cyber Hymnal.
- "Answer Me, O Righteous God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
- Psalm 4 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - Draw Me Nearer
  - Lead Me, Lord
- The Psalmistry: Psalm 4 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms