He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Mastering your own temper takes more strength than conquering a city.
Psalm 4:4
Psalm 4:4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Angry or shaken, do not sin: talk it over with your own heart on your bed, and be still.
KJVPsalm 4:4 in context
1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 3But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord. 6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Israel’s prayer book: songs of trust, lament, thanks and praise, many of them by David.
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