Parallel Bible results for "psalms 4"

Psalm 4

1 When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to 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 O ye sons on men, how long will ye be slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods

3 But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.

3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.

4 Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. Pause.

4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

5 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.

5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

6 Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.

6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.

7 Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.

7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.

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

The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.