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The LORD will answer when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart the godly person for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But know that Yahweh has set apart the holy one for Himself; Yahweh hears when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself [and dealt wonderfully with] the godly man [the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right]. The LORD hears <i>and</i> responds when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call to Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD has chosen everyone who is faithful to be his very own, and he answers my prayers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Know that the LORD singles out godly people for himself. The LORD hears me when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Remember that the LORD has chosen the righteous for his own, and he hears me when I call to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Realize that the LORD shows the godly special favor; the LORD responds when I cry out to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But know that the LORD works wonders for his faithful one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly; Yahweh will hear when I call to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And know that YHWH "" Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And know ye that Jehovah separated the kind one to himself: Jehovah will hear in my calling to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 4:4>And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Know that the LORD works wonders for his faithful one; the LORD hears when I call out to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him that is wonderful; the LORD will hear when I call to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Know that LORD JEHOVAH has set apart The Chosen One for himself with wonders; LORD JEHOVAH will hear when I call him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; The LORD will hear when I call unto Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/4-3.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=214" 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">2</span>How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ū·ḏə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</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> <a href="/hebrew/6395.htm" title="6395: hip̄·lāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be separated or distinct. A primitive root; to distinguish.">has set apart</a> <a href="/hebrew/2623.htm" title="2623: ḥā·sîḏ (Adj-ms) -- Kind, pious. From chacad; properly, kind, i.e. pious.">the godly</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for Himself;</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> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hears</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: bə·qā·rə·’î (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">when I call</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah…<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="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a></span><br />For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a></span><br />You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a></span><br />Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a></span><br />To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:4</a></span><br />Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-14.htm">Matthew 22:14</a></span><br />For many are called, but few are chosen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a></span><br />For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16</a></span><br />For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a></span><br />“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a></span><br />“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.</p><p class="hdg">that the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16</a></b></br> For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? <i>is it</i> not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that <i>are</i> upon the face of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></b></br> For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-13.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:13,14</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="hdg">for</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a></b></br> Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></b></br> The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> upon the righteous, and his ears <i>are open</i> unto their cry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Psalm 55:16,17</a></b></br> As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Psalm 56:9</a></b></br> When I cry <i>unto thee</i>, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God <i>is</i> for me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/2-3.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/psalms/4-1.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Pious</a> <a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Saintly</a> <a href="/job/41-17.htm">Separated</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/7-2.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/12-1.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Pious</a> <a href="/psalms/12-1.htm">Saintly</a> <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Separated</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'; 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In the Old Testament, the idea of being "set apart" is often associated with holiness and being chosen by God for a specific purpose. The Hebrew word for "godly" here can also be translated as "faithful" or "devout," indicating those who are in a covenant relationship with God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God choosing Israel as His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>) and parallels the New Testament teaching of believers being chosen in Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a>). The setting apart of the godly underscores God's sovereignty and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people, ensuring their protection and guidance.<p><b>the LORD hears when I call to Him.</b><br>This assurance of being heard by God is a recurring theme in the Psalms, highlighting the personal relationship between the psalmist and the LORD. It reflects the confidence that God is attentive to the prayers of the righteous (<a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a>). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, prayer was a vital part of worship and daily life, and the belief that God hears and responds to prayer was foundational. This phrase also connects to the New Testament promise that God hears the prayers of believers (1 <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14-15</a>). The assurance of being heard by God is a source of comfort and strength, reinforcing the trust in God's faithfulness and responsiveness to His people.<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 confidence in God's protection and favor towards the godly.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_godly.htm">The Godly (Chasid)</a></b><br>Refers to those who are faithful and devoted to God, often translated from the Hebrew word "chasid," which implies kindness, piety, and loyalty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_special_relationship_with_the_godly.htm">God's Special Relationship with the Godly</a></b><br>God has a unique and intimate relationship with those who are devoted to Him. This relationship is characterized by His setting them apart for Himself, indicating a special purpose and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_being_heard.htm">Assurance of Being Heard</a></b><br>Believers can have confidence that God hears their prayers. This assurance should encourage a life of prayer and reliance on God, knowing that He is attentive to the cries of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_godly_life.htm">Living a Godly Life</a></b><br>The call to be "godly" involves living a life of devotion, kindness, and loyalty to God. This lifestyle sets believers apart and aligns them with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that God has set apart the godly for Himself should lead to trust in His sovereign plan, even amidst trials and challenges.<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/who_can_condemn_if_god_justifies_us.htm">How do you express adoration for God's greatness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_8_with_harsh_judgments.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 8's depiction of a caring God with other biblical passages that portray divine indifference or harsh judgment toward humans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_anger_be_sinless_in_psychology_and_bible.htm">Psalm 4:4: Is it realistically possible to experience anger without sin according to modern psychology, and how does this align with biblical teachings elsewhere? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_is_limitless'_mean.htm">What does 'God is unlimited and unmeasurable' mean?</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>(3) <span class= "bld">But know.</span>--It is the privilege of true and heroic natures to rise to a consciousness of their strength and dignity in the hour of peril, and when the victims of unjust persecution. Besides his innate greatness, David has a grandeur and dignity, derived from his deep sense of the covenant between God and His anointed, and his own imperfect but sincere endeavour to act worthily the part of God's vice-regent on earth. His selection by Jehovah is an unanswerable reply to his calumniators, and the surest proof of his own uprightness.<p><span class= "bld">Hath set apart.</span>--That is, <span class= "ital">has distinguished </span>or <span class= "ital">honoured. </span>So rightly the LXX. and Vulg. The Hebrew word occurs in <a href="/exodus/8-22.htm" title="And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end you may know that I am the LORD in the middle of the earth.">Exodus 8:22</a>; <a href="/exodus/9-4.htm" title="And the LORD shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all that is the children's of Israel.">Exodus 9:4</a>; <a href="/exodus/11-7.htm" title="But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that you may know how that the LORD does put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.">Exodus 11:7</a>, of severance between Israel and Egypt. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm" title="Show your marvelous loving kindness, O you that save by your right hand them which put their trust in you from those that rise up against them.">Psalm 17:7</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Godly.</span>--Heb. <span class= "ital">chasid, </span>properly, <span class= "ital">graced </span>or <span class= "ital">gracious, </span>according as it is used of Israel or of the God of Israel. The <span class= "ital">covenant </span>relationship is more prominent in the word than a moral excellence, though this is presupposed. See <a href="/psalms/1-5.htm" title="Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.">Psalm 1:5</a>, where the word appears to be defined. There is a difficulty in the construction: <span class= "ital">lo </span>(<span class= "ital">to him</span>) may go either with the verb or the object. By comparison with <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm" title="Show your marvelous loving kindness, O you that save by your right hand them which put their trust in you from those that rise up against them.">Psalm 17:7</a>, we take it with the latter. LXX., "his holy one." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself.</span> The best order of the words would be, "Know that the Lord <span class="accented">hath set apart for himself</span> the man that is godly." The godly man is not contaminated by the evil doings of those who associate with him, and profess to act in his interest, if he neither authorizes nor condones their conduct. David had protested against Joab's proceedings on one occasion (<a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">2 Samuel 3:28</a>), and never at any time pardoned them (<a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5, 6</a>). The Lord will hear when I call unto him Although I am disgraced (Ver. 2), resisted, in many ways brought to shame, by you, yet still I am God's servant, set apart to his service, and therefore 1 shall be heard by him. He will hearken to and grant my prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/4-3.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">Know</span><br /><span class="heb">וּדְע֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḏə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</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 /><br /><span class="word">has set apart</span><br /><span class="heb">הִפְלָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(hip̄·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6395.htm">Strong's 6395: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be separated or distinct</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the godly</span><br /><span class="heb">חָסִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·sîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2623.htm">Strong's 2623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kind, pious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Himself;</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">will hear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝שְׁמַ֗ע</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when I call</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקָרְאִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qā·rə·’î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 4:3 But know that Yahweh has set apart (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/4-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 4:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/4-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 4:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 4:4" /></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>