Psalms 4:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist declares that God's gift of joy outweighs all earthly prosperity.
The Context of Psalms 4:7
A testimony to the superior satisfaction found in God's favor over harvest and wealth.
What Does Psalms 4:7 Mean?
"Thou hast put gladness in my heart" shows God as the active giver of joy. This gladness is internal, a state of the heart, not dependent on external circumstances or material gain.
The comparison "more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased" uses harvest imagery familiar to the ancient listener—the abundance that represents livelihood and celebration. Yet the psalmist finds greater joy in God's presence than in such blessing.
Psalms 4:7 in the Original Language
simchah (שִׂמְחָה), 'gladness' — joy arising from security, celebration, and the sense of being loved; a state of the whole person, not mere happiness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 4:7
What does Psalms 4:7 mean?
The psalmist declares that God's gift of joy outweighs all earthly prosperity.
What is the context of Psalms 4:7?
A testimony to the superior satisfaction found in God's favor over harvest and wealth.