Chiasm
Psalm 4
Psalm 42 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 1 Hear 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.
- B 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing?
- C 3-5 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
- B' 6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
- B 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing?
- A' 7-8 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.