Psalms 4 · Verse 3

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.
Psalms 4:3, King James Version

Psalms 4:3 in other translations

BSBKnow that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
WEBBut know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
ASVBut know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
YLTAnd know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
DARBYBut know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
BBESee how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
WebsterBut know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.

What does Psalms 4:3 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
3. godly--an object as well as subject of divine favor (compare Psa 105:14, 15).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 3 The Lord hath set apart him that is godly - חסיד chasid, the pious, benevolent man. He has marked such, and put them aside as his own property. "This merciful man, this feeling, tender-hearted man, is my own property; touch not a hair of his head!"

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 4:1-5

Hear me for thy mercy-sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask such blessings as pardon, and justifying righteousness, and eternal life, must perish for the want of them. Alas! that so many should make so fearful a choice. The psalmist warns against sin. Keep up holy reverence of the glory and majesty of God. You have a great deal to say to your hearts, they may be spoken with, let it not be unsaid. Examine them…

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Psalms 4:3 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וּדְע֗וּu.de.'Uand knowH3045
כִּֽי\־ki-thatH3588
הִפְלָ֣הhif.Lahhe has set apartH6395
יְ֭הוָהYah.wehYahwehH3068
חָסִ֣ידcha.Sid[the] faithfulH2623
ל֑וֹlofor himself
יְהוָ֥הYah.wehYahwehH3068
יִ֝שְׁמַ֗עyish.Ma'he will hearH8085
בְּקָרְאִ֥יbe.ka.re.'Iwhen call IH7121
אֵלָֽיו\׃'e.Lavto himH413

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 4:3

  • 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 may give it you.

  • Psalms 34:15

    The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

    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 truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Psalms 91:14-15

    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. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

  • 2 Timothy 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.

  • 2 Peter 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:

  • 1 Peter 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:

  • 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.

  • Ephesians 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.

  • Exodus 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 upon the face of the earth.

  • Psalms 6:8

    Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

  • Psalms 31:23

    O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
that the.
Ex 33:16; Eph 2:10; 2Th 2:13,14; 2Ti 2:19; 1Pe 2:9; 2Pe 2:9
for.
Tit 2:14
the Lord.
34:15; 55:16,17; 56:9; 91:14,15; Joh 15:16

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Context

  • Psalms 4:2

    O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 4:4

    Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

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Psalms 4:3 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Sabed pues, que Jehová hizo apartar al pío para sí: Jehová oirá cuando yo á él clamare.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Fils d’hommes, jusques à quand livrerez-vous ma gloire à l’opprobre? Jusques à quand aimerez-vous la vanité et chercherez-vous le mensonge? Sélah.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Erkennet doch, daß Jehova den Frommen für sich abgesondert hat! Jehova wird hören, wenn ich zu ihm rufe.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium?