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The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 4 -

Answer me when I call!

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In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David.(a)
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When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
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Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause
4
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
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Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. Pause
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Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
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The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
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By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
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In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.(b)
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For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.(c)

Footnotes

(a)4:1 For David, or to David:That is, inspired to David himself, or to be sung.(Challoner)
(b)4:9 Or, ‘In peace, in the very same, I will sleep and I will rest.’(Conte)
(c)4:10 The term ‘singulariter’ could refer to God who alone establishes me in hope, or it could refer to being established in hope alone or in hope in a singular manner.(Conte)

Answer me when I call!

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Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
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You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.
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But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
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Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
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Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
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You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
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In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
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