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Psalms 4

8 aligned verses; 8 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse KJV King James Version BSB Berean Standard Bible
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.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness ! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
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 .
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned ? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies ? Selah
3
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself : the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself ; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4
Stand in awe , and sin not : commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah .
Be angry , yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6
There be many that say , Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many ask , “ Who can show us the good? ” Shine the light of Your face upon us , O LORD .
7
Thou hast put gladness in my heart , more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased .
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound .
8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou , LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone , O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

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