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

1When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer. 2Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah. But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. 4Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.

Psalms 4:3 word by word

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

• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376

Cross-references for Psalms 4:3

• Exodus 33:16And how shall it be known then that I have found grace in thine eyes — I and thy people? [Is it] not by thy going with us? so shall we be distinguished, I and thy people, from every people that is on the face of the earth.
• Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before prepared that we should walk in them.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of [the] Lord, that God has chosen you from [the] beginning to salvation in sanctification of [the] Spirit and belief of [the] truth:
• 2 Timothy 2:19Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, [The] Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of [the] Lord withdraw from iniquity.
• 1 Peter 2:9But ye [are] a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light;
• 2 Peter 2:9[the] Lord knows [how] to deliver the godly out of trial, and to keep [the] unjust to [the] day of judgment [to be] punished;
• Psalms 34:15The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their cry;
• Psalms 55:16As for me, unto God will I call; and Jehovah will save me.
• Psalms 56:9Then shall mine enemies return backward in the day when I call: this I know, for 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 have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and have set you that ye should go and [that] ye should bear fruit, and [that] your fruit should abide, that whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name he may give 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
• Character
• Faith
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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