Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Holman Bible
on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still.
International Standard Version
Be angry, yet do not sin. Think about this when upon your beds, and be silent. Interlude
A Conservative Version
Stand in awe, and sin not. Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
American Standard Version
Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
Amplified
Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion].
Bible in Basic English
Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)
Darby Translation
Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Julia Smith Translation
Be ye disturbed, and ye shall not sin: say in your heart upon your bed,
King James 2000
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be disturbed but do not sin. Commune in your heart on your bed and be silent. Selah
Modern King James verseion
Tremble, and sin not; speak within your own heart on your bed and be still. Selah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. Selah.
NET Bible
Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)
New Heart English Bible
When agitated, do not sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
The Emphasized Bible
Be deeply moved, but do not sin, - Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. Selah.
Webster
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
World English Bible
Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
Youngs Literal Translation
Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye thus in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.
Themes
Beds » Saints meditate and praise God while on
God » Remember » Reverence for
character of the renewed Heart » Meditative
Quietness » Stillness essential to reception of instruction
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With holy awe
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 4:4
Prayers for Psalm 4:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Night Prayer
3
But know that Jehovah has chosen and distinguished the godly man for himself. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
4
Cross References
Ephesians 4:26
Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down upon your anger (rage).
Psalm 77:6
I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires:
Job 28:28
To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'
Psalm 2:11
Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
Psalm 3:2
Many are saying about me: Even with God on his side, he will not have victory (deliverance) (salvation).
Psalm 3:4
I call aloud to Jehovah. He answers me from his holy mountain.
Psalm 33:8
Let all the earth reverence Jehovah. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Psalm 46:10
Cease your endeavors and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be glorified in the earth!
Psalm 63:6
As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.
Psalm 119:161
Powerful people persecute me without cause. Yet my heart stands in awe of your words.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not think you are wise enough. Respect Jehovah and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 16:6
Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.
Jeremiah 5:22
Do you not reverence (respect) me? Asks Jehovah. Do you not tremble [with awe] in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, a permanent barrier it cannot cross. Although the waves toss continuously, they cannot break through. Although they roar, they cannot cross it.
Habakkuk 2:20
Jehovah is in his Holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith. Prove your own selves. Do you not know this about yourselves that Jesus Christ is with you, unless you are disqualified?