Psalm 4:3 “Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears…”

Psalm 4:3

Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

World English Bible

But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.

American Standard Version

But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

Geneva Bible 1599

For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himselfe a godly man: the Lord will heare when I call vnto him.

Darby Translation

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

Young's Literal Translation

And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.

Bible in Basic English

See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.

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Cross references

“that the”

2 Timothy 2:19 2 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 Exodus 33:16 Ephesians 2:10 2 Thessalonians 2:13

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

2 Peter 2:9 · BSB

if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Exodus 33:16 · BSB

For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”

Ephesians 2:10 · BSB

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

“for”

Titus 2:14

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

“the Lord”

John 15:16 Psalm 34:15 Psalm 56:9 Psalm 55:16 Psalm 55:17 Psalm 91:14

John 15:16 · BSB

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Psalm 34:15 · BSB

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Psalm 56:9 · BSB

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

Psalm 55:16 · BSB

But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.

Psalm 55:17 · BSB

Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.

Psalm 91:14 · BSB

“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

Also

Psalm 6:8 Psalm 50:5 Psalm 31:23

Psalm 6:8 · BSB

Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.

Psalm 50:5 · BSB

“Gather to Me My saints, who made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”

Psalm 31:23 · BSB

Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies ? Selah

4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

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