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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time <i>that</i> their corn and their wine increased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have put joy in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine are abundant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You have put joy in my heart, More than [others know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You brought me more happiness than a rich harvest of grain and grapes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than they have when their corn and their wine are increased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You put more joy in my heart than when their grain and new wine increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the joy that you have given me is more than they will ever have with all their grain and wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times, when grain and wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their corn and their wine increased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have given joy in my heart, "" From the time their grain and their wine "" Have been multiplied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou gavest gladness in my heart, from the time their grain and their new wine increased.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 4:8>By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, thou hast put gladness in my heart more than in the time that their wheat and their wine and their oil increased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH, you have given your joy into my heart more than the time that their grain and their wine and their oil increased in peace together.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than when their corn and their wine increase.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/4-7.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=242" 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">6</span>Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">You have filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: ḇə·lib·bî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: śim·ḥāh (N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with more joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: mê·‘êṯ (Prep-m:: N-csc) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">than when</a> <a href="/hebrew/1715.htm" title="1715: də·ḡā·nām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Corn, grain (of cereals). From dagah; properly, increase, i.e. Grain.">grain</a> <a href="/hebrew/8492.htm" title="8492: wə·ṯî·rō·wō·šām (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Or tiyrosh; from yarash in the sense of expulsion; must or fresh grape-juice; by implication fermented wine.">and new wine</a> <a href="/hebrew/7231.htm" title="7231: rāb·bū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to cast together, i.e. Increase, especially in number; also to multiply by the myriad.">abound.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.…<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="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a></span><br />‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Isaiah 9:3</a></span><br />You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy. The people rejoice before You as they rejoice at harvest time, as men rejoice in dividing the plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-24.htm">John 16:24</a></span><br />Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></span><br />You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">Proverbs 15:13</a></span><br />A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a></span><br />You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.</p><p class="hdg">put</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></b></br> Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Psalm 43:4</a></b></br> Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Psalm 63:2-5</a></b></br> To see thy power and thy glory, so <i>as</i> I have seen thee in the sanctuary… </p><p class="hdg">the time</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-27.htm">Judges 9:27</a></b></br> And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode <i>the grapes</i>, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Isaiah 9:3</a></b></br> Thou hast multiplied the nation, <i>and</i> not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, <i>and</i> as <i>men</i> rejoice when they divide the spoil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/48-33.htm">Jeremiah 48:33</a></b></br> And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; 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In biblical context, joy is often associated with God's presence and blessings (<a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a>). The heart, in Hebrew thought, represents the center of emotions and will, indicating a deep, internalized joy. This joy surpasses any earthly pleasure, reflecting the peace and contentment found in a relationship with God (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>).<p><b>than when grain and new wine abound.</b><br>Grain and new wine symbolize prosperity and abundance in ancient Israelite culture. These were staples of sustenance and celebration, often associated with God's provision and blessing (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-13.htm">Deuteronomy 7:13</a>). The mention of grain and wine also connects to the covenant blessings promised to Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/11-14.htm">Deuteronomy 11:14</a>). However, the psalmist contrasts these temporal blessings with the superior joy found in God, suggesting that spiritual fulfillment transcends material wealth. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers living water and the bread of life, fulfilling spiritual needs beyond physical sustenance (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>, <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>).<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 expressing his trust and joy in God despite external circumstances.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel, often experiencing agricultural cycles, would understand the significance of grain and new wine as symbols of prosperity and blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/harvest_time.htm">Harvest Time</a></b><br>A period of joy and celebration in ancient Israel, representing God's provision and abundance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/true_joy_comes_from_god.htm">True Joy Comes from God</a></b><br>The joy that God provides surpasses any material wealth or abundance. This joy is rooted in a relationship with Him and is not dependent on external circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_god's_provision.htm">Contentment in God's Provision</a></b><br>Like David, believers are encouraged to find contentment and joy in God's presence and provision, even when material blessings are lacking.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_abundance_over_material_wealth.htm">Spiritual Abundance Over Material Wealth</a></b><br>The psalm contrasts spiritual joy with physical abundance, teaching that spiritual fulfillment is of greater value than material prosperity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_faithfulness.htm">Trust in God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's joy is a testament to his trust in God's faithfulness. Believers are called to trust in God's promises and His ability to provide joy and peace.<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/what_is_childlike_faith.htm">What defines having faith like a child?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_delight_in_the_lord.htm">How can you delight yourself in the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_bible_verses_say_on_happiness.htm">What do Bible verses say about happiness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_37_4_with_reality.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 37:4 with real-world evidence where even the most faithful often do not receive the desires of their hearts?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">Thou hast.</span>--Either "Thou hast put a gladness in my heart more than when their corn and new wine are much," or, "More than when one has much corn," &c. The expression is one of pregnant brevity for, "A gladness greater than that when corn and wine are plentiful."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast put gladness in my heart</span>. David is an example to the de-spending ones. Notwithstanding his sufferings and calamities, God has looked on him, and so "put gladness in his heart" - a gladness which far exceeds that of his adversaries. Though they are in prosperity, and have their corn and wine increased, and enjoy all the "outward material blessings promised to Israel - the wheat and the grape - for a supply of which he is indebted to the generosity of friends" (Kay), yet he would not change places with them. The spiritual joy which fills his own heart is preferable to any amount of material comforts and pleasures. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/4-7.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">You have filled</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֣תָּה</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯat·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">בְלִבִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with more joy</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂמְחָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(śim·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blithesomeness, glee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than when</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֵ֬ת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grain</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּגָנָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḡā·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> </span><span class="str2">Corn, grain (of cereals)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and new wine</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתִֽירוֹשָׁ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯî·rō·wō·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8492.htm">Strong's 8492: </a> </span><span class="str2">Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">abound.</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽבּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(rāb·bū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7231.htm">Strong's 7231: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cast together, increase, in number, to multiply by the myriad</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/4-7.htm">Psalm 4:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/4-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 4:7 You have put gladness in my heart (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 4:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/4-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 4:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:8" /></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>