New English Translation
Psalms 4:3
3Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him.
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 out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer! 2You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah) Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him. 4Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah) 5Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the Lord!
Read all of Psalms 4Psalms 4:3 word by word
וּדְע֗וּ כִּֽי־הִפְלָ֣ה יְ֭הוָה חָסִ֣יד ל֑וֹ יְהוָ֥ה יִ֝שְׁמַ֗ע בְּקָרְאִ֥י אֵלָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 4:3
- Exodus 33:16For how will it be known then that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not by your going with us, so that we will be distinguished, I and your people, from all the people who are on the face of the earth?”
- Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
- 2 Timothy 2:19However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”
- 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
- 2 Peter 2:9– if so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials, and to reserve the unrighteous for punishment at the day of judgment,
- Psalms 34:15The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
- Psalms 55:16As for me, I will call out to God, and the Lord will deliver me.
- Psalms 56:9My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.
- Psalms 91:14The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.
- John 15:16You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will 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
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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
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