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The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 4 -

Answer me when I call!

1
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies (a)?
3
Selah Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4
Be angry, yet do not sin;(b) on your bed, search your heart and be still.
5
Selah Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Footnotes

(a)4:2 Or false gods
(b)4:4 Or In your anger do not sin or Tremble and do not sin; cited in Ephesians 4:26

Answer me when I call!

1
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.
3
But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
4
Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
6
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
7
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.