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Psalms 4:1 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" [[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.]] 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. "
Psalms 4:1
Verse in Context
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[[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.]] 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.
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.
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call
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Psalms 4:2
"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."
Psalms 4:3
"But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call"
Psalms 4:4
"Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah."
Psalms 4:5
"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD."
Psalms 4:6
"There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance"
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