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Trust [confidently] in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Offer the proper sacrifices and trust the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness by trusting the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Offer the right sacrifices to the LORD, and put your trust in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Offer sacrifices that are righteous, and put your confidence in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, "" And trust in YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Sacrifice ye the sacrifices of justice, and trust to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 4:6>Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Offer fitting sacrifices and trust in the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and hope in LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=230" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/4.htm">Answer Me When I Call!</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: ziḇ·ḥū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">Offer</a> <a href="/hebrew/2077.htm" title="2077: ziḇ·ḥê- (N-mpc) -- A sacrifice. From zabach; properly, a slaughter, i.e. The flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice.">the sacrifices</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">of the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: ū·ḇiṭ·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">and trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15-16</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. / And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18</a></span><br />But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></span><br />and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-6.htm">Micah 6:6-8</a></span><br />With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? / Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? / He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a></span><br />For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11-17</a></span><br />“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Amos 5:21-24</a></span><br />“I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Offer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14</a></b></br> Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-19.htm">Psalm 51:19</a></b></br> Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm">Deuteronomy 33:19</a></b></br> They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck <i>of</i> the abundance of the seas, and <i>of</i> treasures hid in the sand.</p><p class="hdg">put</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; <i>therefore</i> I shall not slide.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3</a></b></br> Trust in the LORD, and do good; <i>so</i> shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/39-12.htm">Confide</a> <a href="/job/39-12.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/job/42-8.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-2.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/9-10.htm">Confide</a> <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/psalms/16-4.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/5-8.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">David prays for audience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">He reproves and exhorts his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Man's happiness is in God's favor</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Offer the sacrifices of the righteous</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of offering sacrifices that are pleasing to God, which in the Old Testament context, involved animal sacrifices as prescribed in the Mosaic Law. These sacrifices were not merely ritualistic but were meant to reflect a heart aligned with God's will. The "sacrifices of the righteous" imply that the offerings must come from a life lived in accordance with God's commandments. In <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a>, it is stated that obedience is better than sacrifice, highlighting that God values the heart and intent behind the offering. This concept is further developed in the New Testament, where believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>), indicating a life dedicated to God through righteous living.<p><b>and trust in the LORD</b><br>Trusting in the LORD is a central theme throughout the Bible, calling believers to place their confidence and hope in God's character and promises. This trust is not passive but involves active reliance on God in all circumstances. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> instructs believers to trust in the LORD with all their heart and not to lean on their own understanding. In the historical context of ancient Israel, trust in the LORD was crucial, especially during times of national crisis or personal distress. This trust is exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ, who fully relied on the Father’s will, even unto death. Trusting in the LORD is foundational for a life of faith, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>, which recounts the faith of the patriarchs and prophets who trusted God’s promises despite not seeing them fulfilled in their lifetime.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/4.htm">Psalm 4</a>, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as the second king of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>- The nation to whom the Psalms were originally addressed, representing God's chosen people who were called to live in covenant relationship with Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sacrifices.htm">Sacrifices</a></b><br>- In the context of ancient Israel, sacrifices were offerings made to God, often involving the shedding of blood, as a means of atonement and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_righteous_sacrifices.htm">Understanding Righteous Sacrifices</a></b><br>In the Hebrew context, "sacrifices of righteousness" (zibchei-tzedek) implies offerings that are made with a pure heart and right intentions. Today, this can be understood as living a life that reflects God's righteousness through our actions and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_as_a_foundation.htm">Trust as a Foundation</a></b><br>Trusting in the LORD is a fundamental aspect of faith. It involves relying on God's character and promises, even when circumstances are challenging. This trust is not passive but active, influencing how we live and make decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_faith.htm">Living Out Our Faith</a></b><br>Offering sacrifices of righteousness today means living out our faith in practical ways, such as through acts of kindness, integrity, and justice. It is about aligning our lives with God's will and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship.htm">The Role of Worship</a></b><br>Worship is not limited to rituals or ceremonies but is a lifestyle. True worship involves offering our lives as a testament to God's goodness and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_sacrifices_compare_in_psalms.htm">Psalm 4:5: How do sacrifices of righteousness compare to other biblical texts that claim God does not desire sacrifice (e.g., Psalm 51:16), creating potential inconsistency? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_mastema_in_religious_texts.htm">What defines the path of the righteous?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_4_6-8_conflict_with_judgment.htm">In Romans 4:6-8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Sacrifices of righteousness.</span>--Comp. <a href="/context/psalms/51-18.htm" title="Do good in your good pleasure to Zion: build you the walls of Jerusalem.">Psalm 51:18-19</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm" title="They shall call the people to the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand.">Deuteronomy 33:19</a>. The context in both places directs to the translation "right" or "due" sacrifices, <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>sacrifices duly and religiously performed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Offer the sacrifices of righteousness</span>. Sacrifices of victims are scarcely meant; certainly not, if the time of the composition is that of David's exile, since victims could be offered nowhere but at Jerusalem. We may suppose a reference to those sacrifices which are most truly "sacrifices of righteousness," vie. "a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart," which God "will not despise" (<a href="/psalms/51-17.htm">Psalm 51:17</a><span class="cmt_word">). And put your trust in the Lord.</span> Sacrifice without faith is vain. Even "sacrifices of righteousness," to be of any service, must be accompanied by trust in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Offer</span><br /><span class="heb">זִבְח֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ziḇ·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> </span><span class="str2">To slaughter for sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sacrifices</span><br /><span class="heb">זִבְחֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ziḇ·ḥê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2077.htm">Strong's 2077: </a> </span><span class="str2">A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֑דֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and trust</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בִטְח֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiṭ·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/4-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/4-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 4:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 4:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>