Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
You have
Be
King James Version
{To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.} Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: with stringed instruments.
God, who vindicates me.
You freed me from affliction;
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
International Standard Version
When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
A Conservative Version
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. Thou have enlarged me in distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
American Standard Version
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Amplified
You have freed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress;
Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer.
Bible in Basic English
Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.} When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer upon the stringed instruments; chanting of David. In my calling, answer me, O God of my justice: in straits thou didst enlarge me; compassionate me and hear my prayer.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.] Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have delivered me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness. In trouble {deliver me}. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician, for stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness; You gave room to me in trouble; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter in Neginoth, a Psalm of David} Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer.
NET Bible
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!
New Heart English Bible
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
The Emphasized Bible
When I cry, answer me, O mine own righteous God, In a strait place, thou hast made room for me, Show me favour, and hear my prayer.
Webster
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
World English Bible
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. -- A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Night Prayer
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Phrases
Cross References
Exodus 34:6-7
Jehovah then passed in front of him and called out: I, Jehovah, am a God who is full of compassion and pity. I am not easily angered and show great love and faithfulness.
Job 36:16
He would bring you out of the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food.
Psalm 17:6
I have called on you because you answer me, O God. Turn your ear toward me. Listen to what I have to say.
Psalm 18:18-19
On the day of my calamity, they confronted me, and Jehovah came to my support.
Jeremiah 23:6
In His days Judah will be saved. Israel will dwell securely. This is his name by which he will be called, Jehovah Is Our Righteousness.
Habakkuk 3:19
Jehovah, the Sovereign Lord, is my strength! He makes my feet like a deer's feet. He will make me walk upon high places.
1 Samuel 17:37
Jehovah saved me from lions and bears. He will save me from this Philistine. Saul answered: Go and Jehovah be with you.
1 Samuel 19:11-12
Saul sent messengers to watch David's house and kill him in the morning. Michal, David's wife advised him: If you do not save yourself tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!
1 Samuel 23:26-28
Saul and his men were on one side of the hill. They were separated from David and his men, who were on the other side. They were hurrying to get away from Saul and his men, who were closing in on them and were about to capture them.
1 Chronicles 25:1-6
David and the commanders of the army set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps and cymbals; and the number of those who performed their service was:
Psalm 6:1
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
Psalm 11:7
Jehovah is righteous. He loves a righteous way of life. Upright people will see his face (contemplate his presence).
Psalm 22:1
([Psalm of David]) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far away from my deliverance, so far away from the words of my moaning?
Psalm 24:5
He will obtain blessing from Jehovah and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me, and have pity on me for I am lonely and afflicted.
Psalm 31:8
You have not handed me over to the hand of the enemy. You have set my feet in a large place.
Psalm 40:1-3
([Psalm of David]) I waited patiently for Jehovah and he bent down to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 41:12
You uphold me in my integrity. You set me in your presence forever.
Psalm 42:1
([Sons of Korah]) As the deer desires the water brooks, so I desire you, O God.
Psalm 45:1
Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.
Psalm 56:1
([Psalm of David]) Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled upon me. Fighting all day long he oppresses me.
Psalm 57:1
([Psalm of David]) Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me for I take refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge until disaster has passed.
Psalm 67:1
May God be merciful to us and bless us. May he cause his face to shine on us.
Psalm 76:1
([Psalm of Asaph]) God is known in Judah. His name is great in Israel.
Psalm 86:3-5
Have pity on me, O Jehovah, since I call out to you all day long.
Psalm 116:6
Jehovah protects defenseless people (simple ones). When I was weak, he saved me.
Psalm 116:16
O Jehovah, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.
Psalm 119:75-77
I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
Psalm 119:132
Turn to me and be gracious to me, after your manner with those who love your name.
Psalm 143:2
Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for in your sight no man living is righteous.
Isaiah 45:24
It will be said of me: 'Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in Jehovah alone. All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of him you are united with Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.
2 Corinthians 1:8
We do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning our affliction that began in Asia. We were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.
2 Corinthians 1:10
God delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver us. We have set our hope on him. He will deliver us!
2 Corinthians 5:20-21
We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making entreaty through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ that you be reconciled to God.