(Psalm 4)

I. David’s view of God

A. God is the source of righteousness (4:1a; 1 Peter 3:12)
B. God is the source of deliverance (4:1b)
C. God is the source of mercy (4:1c)

II. The enemies of David

A. Sought to bring him down (4:2a)
B. Opposing God is useless (4:2b)
C. The contrast: God will guard and keep the souls of the godly (4:3; 145:20; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Peter 1:3-5)

III. Trust in God

A. “Be angry” [NKJV] or “stand in awe” [KJV, ASV] or “tremble” [NASB] (4:4)
B. Sacrifice (4:5a; Romans 12:1-2)
C. Trust the Lord (4:5b; 27:13; Proverbs 3:5)

IV. With trust comes safety

A. God is good (4:6)
B. Our happiness is based on the hope of eternal life (4:7; Philippians 4:4)
C. We can sleep in peace (4:8)