Some Musical Renderings of Psalm 4
The first step in learning each Psalm is to read the text. For literal translation of the Hebrew based on the best estimate of the original text, use the latest version of the NASB. For translations that make the point but read more naturally a mixture of paraphrase and alternative expressions, the NIV is the least amplified. Use whichever version you like most. After reading through the text, listen to the music. Find a place and time without distractions as this is prayer rather than casual listening. It is not American idol. It is the word of God being set to music so that you can deeply meditate on it.
Melissa Breems – When I call (The Psalms Project) …
Melissa Breems – Psalm 4, The Corner Room
Xander Stok – “In Peace I will Lie Down,” Bible in Song
Jason Silver – And Be Silent
Tauren Wells, Psalm 4 Live, Wells Worship
Karl Kohlhase, “Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness.”
Jody & Paloma – My Soul Among Lions, “God of my Righteousness” …
Psalm 4 Song “HYave mercy upon me, and hear my prayer (KJV)…
Ethel Lynn Miranda|Assumption Antipolo Psalm 4 …
Andrew Millington – Exeter Cathedral …
Brunstad Christian Church
Commentary on Psalm 4
We intentionally search out commentaries from a variety of denominations, knowing that the Psalms themselves are a point of unity within the pluralistic expression of the body of Christ.
David Bowden, Spoken Gospel (Calvinist Charismatic) …
Steve Hogg – Psalm 4 Explained (Baptist)
H. B. Charles Jr. Sermon on Psalm 4 – (Metropolitan Baptist) …
… ibid – Part II (yes, it’s that good. you don’t want to miss it!) …
David Guzik – Talking to God and Men (Calvary Chapel) …
Landon MacDonald (Non-Denominational) …
Fr. Tim Peteres (Catholic) …
Brian Reynolds – Enlarged by Pressure (Non-Denominational) …
Gene Getz – Praying for Inner Peace (Evangelical)
Baruch Korman (Zera Avraham Institute – Messianic Christian)
Curtis Omo, Bible Academy – A Song of Trust (InterDenominational)…
The Shalom Place – Psalm 4 in Hebrew and English
Shayel Kriel Reading in Hebrew Chant with Enlish translation (Jewish Convert)
From the Byzantine transslation – Orthodox Psalter
St. John Chrysostom (347-407AD)
Psalm Walk Podcasts – Supplementary Guide
Please note that we are currently working on an integration between the videos and the workbook and journal. Thank you for your patience.
For those who wish to literally walk while singing the Psalms, or who wish to find a place of solitude like a shower or a car, the Psalms of the Ragadana Project offer unaccompanied musical renderings designed for a capella singing. The first 72 Psalms are set to the classical modal system of South India known as the Carnatic system.
The text of Psalm 4 rendered above is based primarily on the New American Standard Bible with as little variation as possible for musical purposes. It is ideal for singing without accompaniment while alone. It does not contain any chorus or repetition.