--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Lift thou up the light of thy countenance…" description: "\"Lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. -Psalm iv. 6\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/844/bible-141_old-testament_lift-thou-up-the-light-of-thy-countenanc_302876.jpg" --- # Lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. -Psalm… ![“Lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. -Psalm iv. 6” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/844/bible-141_old-testament_lift-thou-up-the-light-of-thy-countenanc_302876.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/844/bible-141_old-testament_lift-thou-up-the-light-of-thy-countenanc_302876.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/844/bible-141_old-testament_lift-thou-up-the-light-of-thy-countenanc_302876.jpg) > “Lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. -Psalm iv. 6” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The psalmist asks for divine illumination to guide and protect. **In simple terms:** Seek divine light for guidance. Key Takeaway Ask for divine guidance and protection. Themes faith guidance protection Mood reflective contemplative Type religious spiritual When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - seeking comfort during hardship Key Concepts spiritual illumination divine assistance Questions to Reflect On - How do you seek spiritual guidance? - What does “light of countenance” mean to you? 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