KJV King James Version
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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Psalm 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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
WEB World English Bible
But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
ASV American Standard Version
But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
Surrounding context — Psalm 4
1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. 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.
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.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your 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.
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John 15:16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.Psalm 34:15The eyes of the LORD [are] upon the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their cry.Psalm 91:14-15Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.2 Thessalonians 2:13-14But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.2 Peter 2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.Exodus 33:16For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? [is it] not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that [are] upon the face of the earth.1 Peter 2:9But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.Psalm 6:8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.Psalm 50:5Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.Psalm 31:23O love the LORD, all ye his saints: [for] the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.Psalm 55:16-17As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.Psalm 56:9When I cry [unto thee], then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God [is] for me.
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