Psalm 4:3

Translations

Modern

Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

Traditional

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

Literal

…and know that YHWH has marked out the faithful one for Himself; YHWH hears in my calling to Him.

Latin

Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

Notes

Psalms 4:1–8

This personal lament includes:

a prayer for rescue (Psalm 4:1)
a rebuke of the enemy (Psalm 4:2–3)
advice to the faithful (Psalm 4:4–5)
a statement of confidence (Psalm 4:6–8)

Psalms 3:1–7:17

This group of psalms moves from an orderly world to a troubled one. Psalms 1–2 describe stability. The righteous person is blessed, and the Lord’s anointed king rules with authority.

In the psalms that follow, the tone changes. The Lord’s anointed cries out for help. He faces enemies, strong opposition, and evil plans.

It even seems at times that the Lord is far away. The psalmist feels confusion and distress instead of confidence and calm.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Psalm 91:14–15
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
2 Peter 2:9
…if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
Exodus 33:16
For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”
Psalm 6:8
Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.
Psalm 31:23
Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.

Glossary

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Topics

Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have of Their Election Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Their Election Character of Saints: Godly Faith: Exemplified God: Love of, Exemplified Righteous: Described Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Sanctification is Separation to the Service of God Set Apart Titles and Names of Saints: Godly, The

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