Parallel Bible results for "psalms 4"

Change Translation

Loading...
  • Recent Translations
  • All Translations

Change Translation

Loading...
  • Recent Translations
  • All Translations

Psalm 4

HNV

MSG

1 <<For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.>> Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
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!
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.
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?
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly: The LORD will hear when I call to him.
3 Look at this: look Who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
4 Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
5 Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
6 Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,
7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
7 More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.
8 In shalom I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, the LORD alone, make me live in safety.
8 At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.
The Hebrew Names Version is in the public domain.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.