Desperation: "Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer" (Ps 4:1). Night: "Tremble [Be angry] and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent." "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Ps 4:4, 8). Theme of Psalm 4: Trust in God's faithfulness during times of distress. The psalmist expresses confidence in God's protection and provision, even when faced with opposition and doubt from others. Outline [Peace! Be Still! Who can ...

Righteousness and Justice: “Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.” “Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, Lord” (Ps 97:2, 8). Formidable Fearsome Majesty (Psalm 97): “The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.” “For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods” (Ps 97:1, 9). King and Judge (Psalm 98): “…let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge [rule] the earth. He will judge [rule] the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity” (Ps 98:9) ...

Enemies: "Lord, how many are my foes [adversaries]! How many rise up against me!" (Ps 3:1). Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver [save/rescue] him” (Ps 3:2). “There is no help/salvation for him in God.” Salvation: "From the Lord comes deliverance" (Ps 3:8a). "Rescue is the Lord's!" "To Yahweh belongs salvation!" Main theme: Trust God in troubling times. The Dark Hour. You are Not Alone. Peace in the midst of the storm: Predicament: David's Complaint (Ps 3:1-2). Human enmity. Peace: David's Confidence in God (Ps 3:3-6). Divine protection. Prayer: David's Prayer for Deliverance (Ps 3:7-8). Victory and blessing. Title: A psalm [song*] ...