How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?(A)
How long will you love what is worthless(B)
and pursue a lie?Selah
Know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for Himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to Him.
Be angry[a] and do not sin;(C)
on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still.(D)Selah

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:4 Or Tremble

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.

Read full chapter

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)