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Psalm 4:3–5

Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servantw for himself;

the Lord hearsx when I call to him.

Tremble andd do not sin;y

when you are on your beds,z

search your hearts and be silent.

Offer the sacrifices of the righteous

and trust in the Lord.a

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Psalm 4:3–5 — English Standard Version (ESV)

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;

the Lord hears when I call to him.

Be angry, and do not sin;

ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah

Offer right sacrifices,

and put your trust in the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself:

The Lord will hear when I call unto him.

Stand in awe, and sin not:

Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And put your trust in the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — New Living Translation (NLT)

You can be sure of this:

The Lord set apart the godly for himself.

The Lord will answer when I call to him.

Don’t sin by letting anger control you.

Think about it overnight and remain silent.

Interlude

Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,

and trust the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly;

The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

Be angry, and do not sin.

Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.

Selah

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And put your trust in the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — New Century Version (NCV)

You know that the Lord has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him.

The Lord listens when I pray to him.

When you are angry, do not sin.

Think about these things quietly

as you go to bed.

Selah

Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord

and trust the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — American Standard Version (ASV)

But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly:

Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

Stand in awe, and sin not:

Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And put your trust in Jehovah.

Psalm 4:3–5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.

Psalm 4:3–5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Know that the Lord singles out godly people for himself. 

The Lord hears me when I call to him. 

Tremble and do not sin. 

Think about this on your bed and remain quiet. 

Selah 

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness 

by trusting the Lord

Psalm 4:3–5 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Know that the Lord has set apart

the faithful for Himself;

the Lord will hear when I call to Him.

Be angry and do not sin;

on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah

Offer sacrifices in righteousness

and trust in the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself;

the Lord hears when I call to him.

When you are disturbed, do not sin;

ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah

Offer right sacrifices,

and put your trust in the Lord.

Psalm 4:3–5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself the faithful one.

Yahweh hears when I call to him.

Be disturbed but do not sin.

Commune in your heart on your bed and be silent. Selah

Offer correct sacrifices,

and trust in Yahweh.

Psalm 4:3–5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

Remember that the Lord has set his faithful people apart for himself.

The Lord will hear me when I call out to him.

When you are angry, do not sin.

When you are in bed,

look deep down inside you and be silent. Selah

Offer sacrifices to the Lord in the right way.

Trust in him.

Psalm 4:3–5 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself;

The Lord hears when I call to Him.

Tremble, and do not sin;

Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still.

Selah.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And trust in the Lord.


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