O ye [a]sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame, [b]loving vanity, and seeking lies? Selah.

For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himself [c]a godly man, the Lord will hear when I call unto him.

[d]Tremble and sin not: examine your own heart upon your bed, and be [e]still. Selah.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:2 Ye that think yourselves noble in this world.
  2. Psalm 4:2 Though your enterprises please your never so much, yet God will bring them to nought.
  3. Psalm 4:3 A king that walketh in his vocation.
  4. Psalm 4:4 For fear of God’s judgment.
  5. Psalm 4:4 Cease your rage.

How long will you people turn my glory(A) into shame?(B)
    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[a]?[b](C)
Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(D) for himself;
    the Lord hears(E) when I call to him.

Tremble and[c] do not sin;(F)
    when you are on your beds,(G)
    search your hearts and be silent.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  2. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  3. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)