Psalms 4:3

O ye sons of men, how long will ye be slow of heart? 1 Wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause. 1

Updated 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: 1 Thou hast made room for me in tribulation; 1 Pity me, and hearken to my prayer. 1

4But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: 1 The Lord will hear me when I cry to him. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 6:8Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; 1 I am worn out because of all my enemies. 1

Psalms 34:15Yet they rejoiced against me, 1 And plagues were plentifully brought against me, and I knew it not: 1 They were scattered, but repented not. 1

Psalms 50:5For I am conscious of mine iniquity; 1 And my sin is continually before me. 1

Psalms 56:9Awake, my glory; 1 Awake, psaltery and harp: 1 I will awake early. 1

Psalms 91:14They that are planted in the house of the Lord 1 Shall flourish in the courts of our God. 1

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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