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Psalms 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.

KJV

Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde ? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium ?

Vulgate

υἱοὶ ἀνθρώπων, ἕως πότε βαρυκάρδιοι; ἵνα τί ἀγαπᾶτε ματαιότητα καὶ ζητεῖτε ψεῦδος; διάψαλμα.

LXX

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

ASV

בְּנֵ֥י אִ֡ישׁ עַד מֶ֬ה כְבוֹדִ֣/י לִ֭/כְלִמָּה תֶּאֱהָב֣וּ/ן רִ֑יק תְּבַקְשׁ֖וּ כָזָ֣ב סֶֽלָה

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

11 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

אִ֣ישׁ
'ysh
noun · 2171×
אֹהֵ֣ב
'hb
verb · 209×
בַקֵּ֥שׁ
bqsh
verb · 225×
בֶּן
bn
noun · 4909×
וֹ
v
noun · 198×
כָזָֽב
kzb
noun · 28×
ם
m
noun · 30×
מַה
mh
particle · 745×
סֶֽלָה
slh
particle · 71×
עַד
'd
noun · 1257×
רִ֖יק
ryq
noun · 12×

Historic Christian voices

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 1Pet 2:9 — But 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:
  • 2Pet 2:9 — The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
  • 2Pet 2:9 — The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
  • 2Thess 2:13 — But 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 t
  • 2Tim 2:19 — Nevertheless 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.
  • Dan 1:9 — Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
  • Eph 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
  • Exod 33:16 — For 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 u
  • Gen 15:12 — And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.
  • Isa 43:21 — This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
  • John 15:16 — Ye 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 ma
  • Ps 3:3 — But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
  • Ps 6:8 — Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
  • Ps 31:23 — O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
  • Ps 32:6 — For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
  • Ps 34:15 — The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
  • Ps 50:5 — Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
  • Ps 55:16 — As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
  • Ps 56:9 — When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
  • Ps 65:4 — Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
  • Ps 86:2 — Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
  • Ps 91:14 — Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
  • Titus 2:12 — Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
  • Titus 2:14 — Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.