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Commentaries and Other Bible Study Helps - Prayer Tents - Prayer Tents
4:4-5 Words to the Godly. The singer tells the godly not to give in to the anger that would lead them to take revenge; instead they must remain steadfast in their worship and trust.
4:4 Be angry, and do not sin. This should perhaps be taken as a conditional sentence: "If you feel anger at those who slander you (which you may well do), nevertheless do not sin by seeking revenge against them." The way to prevent sin is to ponder and be silent: that is, reflect on how the Lord has shown himself trustworthy. This does not discourage the faithful from using legal recourse when necessary; instead it speaks against personal revenge that circumvents the law and consumes the lives of the vengeful. Cf. Eph. 4:26.
