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Psalms 4:1
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For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
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[a]
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
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Psalms 4:1 in Other Translations
KJV
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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.
ESV
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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
NLT
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Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
MSG
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When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I'm in trouble again: grace me! hear me!
CSB
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Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
Psalms 4:1 In-Context
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Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2
How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods
3
Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4
Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Cross References
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1.
Psalms 13:3
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Psalms 27:7
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Psalms 69:16
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Psalms 86:7
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Psalms 102:2
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Genesis 32:7
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Judges 2:15
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Psalms 30:10
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Psalms 25:16
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Psalms 17:6
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Psalms 54:2
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Psalms 84:8
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Psalms 88:2
Footnotes
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[a].
In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
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