Parallel Verses

American Standard Version

But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

New American Standard Bible

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself;
The Lord hears when I call to Him.

King James Version

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

Holman Bible

Know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for Himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to Him.

International Standard Version

But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him!

A Conservative Version

But know that LORD has set apart for himself him who is holy. LORD will hear when I call to him.

Amplified


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 and responds when I call to Him.

Bible in Basic English

See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.

Darby Translation

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

Julia Smith Translation

And know ye that Jehovah separated the kind one to himself: Jehovah will hear in my calling to him.

King James 2000

But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself [the] faithful one. Yahweh hears when I call to him.

Modern King James verseion

But know that Jehovah has set apart the godly for Himself. Jehovah hears when I call to Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Know this also, that the LORD hath chosen to himself the man that is godly; when I call upon the LORD, he will hear me.

NET Bible

Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him.

New Heart English Bible

But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly: The LORD will hear when I call to him.

The Emphasized Bible

Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.

Webster

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.

World English Bible

But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

Youngs Literal Translation

And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.

Context Readings

A Night Prayer

2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah 3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah


Cross References

Exodus 33:16

For wherein now shall it be known that I have found favor in thy sight, I and thy people? is it not in that thou goest with us, so that we are separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth?

Psalm 6:8

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

Psalm 31:23

Oh love Jehovah, all ye his saints: Jehovah preserveth the faithful, And plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly.

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.

Psalm 50:5

Gather my saints together unto me, Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

Psalm 55:16-17

As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.

Psalm 56:9

Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.

Psalm 91:14-15

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

John 15:16

Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

2 Timothy 2:19

Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

2 Peter 2:9

the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;

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