Psalm 4:3-5
New King James Version
3 But know that (A)the Lord has [a]set apart for Himself him who is godly;
The Lord will hear when I call to Him.
4 (B)Be[b] angry, and do not sin.
(C)Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
5 Offer (D)the sacrifices of righteousness,
And (E)put your trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:3-5
New American Standard Bible
3 But know that the Lord has [a](A)set apart the (B)godly person for Himself;
The Lord (C)hears when I call to Him.
4 [b](D)Tremble, [c](E)and do not sin;
[d](F)Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
5 Offer [e]the (G)sacrifices of righteousness,
And (H)trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:3-5
The Message
3 Look at this: look
Who got picked by God!
He listens the split second I call to him.
4-5 Complain if you must, but don’t lash out.
Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.
Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.
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