Psalms 4:3

Psalms 4:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
• New International Version (NIV)Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

Context of Psalms 4:3

1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 2O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. 4Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

Psalms 4:3 word by word

וּדְע֗וּ כִּֽי־הִפְלָ֣ה יְ֭הוָה חָסִ֣יד ל֑וֹ יְהוָ֥ה יִ֝שְׁמַ֗ע בְּקָרְאִ֥י אֵלָֽיו׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 4:3

• Exodus 33:16For wherein now shall it be known that I have found favor in thy sight, I and thy people? is it not in that thou goest with us, so that we are separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth?
• Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
• 2 Timothy 2:19Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
• 1 Peter 2:9But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
• 2 Peter 2:9the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;
• Psalms 34:15The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.
• Psalms 55:16As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.
• Psalms 56:9Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.
• Psalms 91:14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
• John 15:16Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Commentaries on Psalms 4:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3The Lord hath set apart him that is godly - חסיד chasid, the pious, benevolent man. He has marked such, and put them aside as his own property. "This merciful man, this feeling, tender-hearted man, is my own property; touch not a hair of his head!"Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3But know - This is addressed to those whom, in the previous verse, he had called the “sons of men;” that is, his foes. This is designed to show them that their opposition to him must be vain, since God had determined to set him apart for his own service, and would, therefore, hear his prayer for relief and protection. That the Lord hath set apart - That Yahweh had done this; that is, that he had designated him to accomplish a certain work, or that he…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-8This personal lament includes: a prayer for rescue (Psalm 4:1) a rebuke of the enemy (Psalm 4:2–3) advice to the faithful (Psalm 4:4–5) a statement of confidence (Psalm 4:6–8)Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. godly--an object as well as subject of divine favor (compare Psa 105:14, 15).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 4:3

• Assurance
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In the dictionaries

• Apart
• Awe
• Commune
• Lay
• Light
• Neginoth
• Stand
• Apocalyptic Literature
• Godliness; Godly
• Neginah; Neginoth

Commentaries on Psalms 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings