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The Lord God asks, “Sons of men, will you forever turn my glory into shame by worshiping these silly idols, when every claim that’s made for them is false?”

Mark this well: The Lord has set apart the redeemed for himself. Therefore he will listen to me and answer when I call to him. Stand before the Lord in awe,[a] and do not sin against him. Lie quietly upon your bed in silent meditation.

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  1. Psalm 4:4 Stand before the Lord in awe, literally, “Be angry.”

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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  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)