Psalms 4:1

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1 [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.

Psalms 4:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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

1 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 4

  • 1. Psalms 13:3; Psalms 27:7; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 86:7; Psalms 102:2
  • 2. S Genesis 32:7; S Judges 2:15
  • 3. Psalms 30:10; Psalms 25:16
  • 4. Psalms 17:6; Psalms 54:2; Psalms 84:8; Psalms 88:2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
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