Scripture Reading

Ps.4

Ps.4

Ps.4.1

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.

Ps.4.1

When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I'm in trouble again: grace me! hear me!

Ps.4.1

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

Ps.4.1

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Ps.4.1

Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

Ps.4.2

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.

Ps.4.2

You rabble--how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?

Ps.4.2

How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Selah

Ps.4.2

How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood?Selah

Ps.4.2

How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless accusations? How long will you pursue lies?

Ps.4.3

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

Ps.4.3

Look at this: look Who got picked by GOD! He listens the split second I call to him.

Ps.4.3

Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

Ps.4.3

But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him.

Ps.4.3

You can be sure of this: The LORD has set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him.

Ps.4.4

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

Ps.4.4

Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.

Ps.4.4

In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah

Ps.4.4

Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.Selah

Ps.4.4

Don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.

Ps.4.5

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

Ps.4.5

Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.

Ps.4.5

Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

Ps.4.5

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

Ps.4.5

Offer proper sacrifices, and trust in the LORD.

Ps.4.6

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Ps.4.6

Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,

Ps.4.6

Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

Ps.4.6

There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.

Ps.4.6

Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD.

Ps.4.7

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

Ps.4.7

More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.

Ps.4.7

You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.

Ps.4.7

You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.

Ps.4.7

You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.

Ps.4.8

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Ps.4.8

At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, GOD, have put my life back together.

Ps.4.8

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Ps.4.8

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Ps.4.8

I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.