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    Lois Johnson on Psalms 4:6 - 3 years ago
    In Psalm 4:6 what is the meaning of "There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us"? Mainly questioning what shew and countenance in this chapther and verse.
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    Chris - In Reply on Psalms 4:6 - 3 years ago
    Lois, the word 'shew' is simply an older spelling of 'show'. In respect of this Psalm, David asks those who were against him (men who loved being vain & lying = 'leasing') as to why they denigrated him (v 2, turning his glory into shame)? And these same useless men also further intimidate David by asking, "who can show David any good (or, help or encouragement)?"

    So David resorts only to His LORD as he knows that men may fail him but God never will, "God will raise His countenance (= God's appearance, facial expression giving him love & support) upon me" (v6). "Put gladness in my heart, give me rest in You, for You are my safety & security" (verses 7, 8).
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