Psalm 4 4 Psalms Book 1 Revised Version Answer Me When I Call! 1 RV For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2 RV O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah BSB BSB: How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 RV But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. BSB BSB: Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 RV Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah BSB BSB: Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5 RV Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. BSB BSB: Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 RV Many there be that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. BSB BSB: Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 RV Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than they have when their corn and their wine are increased. BSB BSB: You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 RV In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety. BSB BSB: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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