Neville Goddard on Psalms 4:1-3 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Psalms 4 in context

Scripture Focus

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.

Psalms 4:1-3

Biblical Context

Psalm 4:1-3 presents calling on God, enlargement through distress, and the assurance that the Lord hears the godly, even as the world questions the speaker's glory.

Neville's Inner Vision

The Psalmist's cry is your inner communication with the I AM. 'Hear me when I call' is the recognition that God—your inner Presence—hears your state of being. 'Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress' translates to the spiritual law that pressure becomes expansion of consciousness; each hardship stretches your sense of self and possibility. 'Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer' becomes the practice of inviting the I AM's compassionate response. The admonition to the 'sons of men' and their vanity marks the outer world’s tendency to misjudge your glory; nevertheless, 'the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself' designates a sacred inner status you choose and maintain. 'The LORD will hear when I call unto him' seals the practice: by assuming the consciousness of the godly, you align with the end and let it unfold. Selah invites a deliberate pause to feel the certainty before manifestation.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume you are already heard by the I AM. Silently declare, 'I am heard, I am enlarged,' and feel the relief as your prayer is answered.