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| Psalms 4:1 | 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. | <To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.> Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer. |
| Psalms 4:2 | O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? [How long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah | O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.) |
| Psalms 4:3 | But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. | See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry. |
| Psalms 4:4 | Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah | Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.) |
| Psalms 4:5 | Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah. | Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord. |
| Psalms 4:6 | Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. | There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us. |
| Psalms 4:7 | Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than [they have] when their grain and their new wine are increased. | Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased. |
| Psalms 4:8 | In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 5 For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David. | I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe. |
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