Psalms 4:3

What does Psalms 4:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 4:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

Context

v.2O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah

v.3This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • 2 Peter 2:9

    the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;

  • Psalms 50:5

    Gather my saints together unto me, Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

  • Titus 2:14

    who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.

  • Psalms 6:8

    Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

  • Ephesians 2:10

    For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

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