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I

Answer me when I call, my saving God.
    When troubles hem me in, set me free;
    take pity on me, hear my prayer.(A)

II

How long, O people, will you be hard of heart?
    Why do you love what is worthless, chase after lies?[a](B)
Selah
Know that the Lord works wonders for his faithful one;
    the Lord hears when I call out to him.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:3 Love what is worthless…lies: these expressions probably refer to false gods worshiped by those the psalmist is addressing.

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)