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Psalms 4:3

PrayerIdentity and self-worth

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.

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? Selah.

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

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BSB
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
KJV
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
WEB
But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
ASV
But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
DARBY
But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
BLB
and know that YHWH has marked out the faithful one for Himself; YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
ÅB
Men vit at Herren har utkåret seg den hellige!
Herren hører når jeg roper til ham.
OTB
Men vit at Herren har utvalgt den trofaste for seg selv;
Herren hører når jeg roper til ham.
B1930
Vit dog at Herren har utkåret sig en from! Herren hører når jeg roper til ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • John 15:16

    Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

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  • Psalms 34:15

    The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14

    But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

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  • Psalms 91:14–15

    Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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  • 2 Peter 2:9

    The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

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  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

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  • Titus 2:14

    Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

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