Parallel Bible results for "Psalm 4"

Psalms 4

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1 Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? (Selah)
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods
3 But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. (Selah)
4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!"
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.
7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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