Parallel Bible results for "psalms 4"

Psalms 4

New Living Translation NLT

1 Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude

3 You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him.

4 Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD .

6 Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD .

7 You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

The Message Bible MSG

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 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 Look at this: look Who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.

4 Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.

5 Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.

6 Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,

7 More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.

8 At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.