Psalms 4:3

O ye sons of men, how long will ye be + 4:3 Lit. heavy of heart.slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

In Context

2When 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.

4But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.

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Cross References

Psalms 6:8Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.

Psalms 34:15Yet they rejoiced against me, and plagues were + 34:15 The Gr. is repeated, by a Hebraism.plentifully brought against me, and I knew it not: they were scattered, but + 34:15 See Acts 2. 37.repented not.

Psalms 50:5For I am conscious of mine iniquity; and my sin is continually before me.

Psalms 56:9Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I will awake early.

Psalms 91:14They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 4:2-6

Expostulation with Sinners. 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 Offer the sacrifices of… Read the whole commentary →

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