Psalm 4: Faith in the Face of Foes

Exposition and practical application of Psalm 4. This Psalm is a plea to the Lord for help in the face of slander and opposition. Despite the difficulties and trials, the dominant tone in the Psalm is that of confidence in God in spite of the problems being faced. Bible commentator Allen Ross suggests the following expository idea for the passage: "The righteous can rejoice in God's protecting grace that brings them peace and security in the face of distressing attempts to disgrace them."