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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2018 May 9
 Wine Harvest (Tarantella) - (1835) Karoly Marko the Elder (1793-1860) Neoclassical Style Private Collection Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Joy which was greater than the joy of the grain and wine harvests was the lot of those who trusted the LORD; and this harvest joy is illustrated in the painting above. ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: In Psalm 4, David acknowledges the LORD's past deliverances, prays for help, and encourages himself and his companions to serve the LORD and to trust him. David opens this Psalm with a plea to God to hear him when he calls. He offers this request on the basis of his spiritual relationship with God. God has made him righteous. And God has delivered him when he was in distress. So, on the basis of these favors, he pleads with God for additional mercy (1). David then addresses his enemies, asking them how long they will turn his glory (or his honorable reputation) into shame. He asks them how long they will love vanity and seek after "leasing," meaning falsehood or lies. This refers to the lies which they used to destroy David's honorable reputation (2). David then tells them to take note that the LORD has set apart him who is godly for himself; and the LORD will therefore hear him. He tells them to stand in awe of God and sin not. Instead, they should meditate on these things on their bed and be silent (3-4). Then, turning his advice to the righteous, he tells them to offer sacrifices of righteousness and to put their trust in the LORD. He reminds them that many try to discourage them by saying that they will not see good. But, in the face of such a statement, David turns immediately to the LORD and asks him to lift up the light of his countenance upon them. And, apparently, the results of this prayer are immediate, because David says that the LORD put gladness into his heart -- moreso than when the corn and the wine increased. So, with this reassurance in his heart, he says that he will lay down in peace and sleep, because it is the LORD alone who makes him to dwell in safety (5-8). This Psalm has many of the same features of the previous Psalm, including the motif of rest which comes from spiritual assurance. The former Psalm seems to have been David's personal Psalm of assurance; likewise, this Psalm also offers assurance -- but to a group, not just to David. Perhaps it was written for those who went with David when he fled from Absalom. [ Sermons: William Still. George Robertson. Various. ] Bile Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Psalm 4: Psalm 3. ] [1] Habakkuk 3:19; 2 Chronicles 2:18; 2 Chronicles 34:12; 1 Chronicles 15:16. [2] Psalm 49:2; Psalm 37:26; Psalm 4:6; John 8:44; 1 Timothy 1:10. [3] Exodus 8:22; Exodus 9:4; Exodus 11:7; Psalm 17:7; Psalm 1:5; Psalm 17:7. [4] Ephesians 4:26. [5] Psalm 51:18-19; Deuteronomy 33:19. [6] Numbers 6:24. [8] Isaiah 42:14; Psalm 141:10; Jeremiah 49:31; Micah 7:14. -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Psalm 4; Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Psalm Detailed Outline THE PSALTER: (SONGS FOR COVENANT WORSHIP)
Deliverance from Sinners and from Sin Nearly all the Psalms (except Psalm 90) were written during the 612 year period
from the time of David around 1016 B. C. to the close of the Canon in about 404 B. C.
Psalm 90, according to its superscription, was written by Moses; this may have been around 1406 B. C. BOOK ONE OF FIVE:
PSALMS 1-41.
1016 - 539 B.C. Israel God is Against the Wicked Psalm 4
The LORD delivers me from my distress. Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
and put your trust in the LORD. 6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
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