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.

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Psalm 4[a]

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

Answer me(A) when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;(B)
    have mercy(C) on me and hear my prayer.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.

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

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Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(A) for himself;
    the Lord hears(B) when I call to him.

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Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

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Tremble and[a] do not sin;(A)
    when you are on your beds,(B)
    search your hearts and be silent.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

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

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Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in the Lord.(A)

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
    Let the light of your face shine on us.(B)
Fill my heart(C) with joy(D)
    when their grain and new wine(E) abound.

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