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Psalms 4

King James Version (KJV) - 1769

8 verses - Formal equivalence - Public Domain

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Psalms 4:1

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.

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 unto him.

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 upon us.

Psalms 4:7

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

Psalms 4:8

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

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