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KJ3 Literal Translation

Psalms 4

David prays for audience. The happiness of man lies in the favor of Jehovah. To the chief musician, for stringed instruments, A Psalm of David.

8 verses · word-for-word from the Hebrew and Greek · free to read

1To the chief musician, for stringed instruments, A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You gave room to me in distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2O sons of men, until when shall My glory be for a reproach? Will you love vanity? Will you seek a lie? Selah.
3But know that Jehovah has set apart the godly ones for Himself. Jehovah hears when I call to Him.
4Tremble and do not sin. Speak within your own heart on your bed and be still. Selah.
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and trust in Jehovah.
6Many are saying, Who will make us see any good? O Jehovah, lift up the light of Your face on us.
7You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time their grain and their wine became great.
8I will both lie down in peace and sleep; for You alone, O Jehovah, make me dwell in safety.

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