Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: 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.

American Standard Version

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

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 Ye sons of men, till when is my glory to be put to shame? How long will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah. 3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. 4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Cross References

Exodus 33:16

And how shall it be known then that I have found grace in thine eyes I and thy people? Is it not by thy going with us? so shall we be distinguished, I and thy people, from every people that is on 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

Love Jehovah, all ye his saints. Jehovah preserveth the faithful, and plentifully requiteth the proud doer.

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their cry;

Psalm 50:5

Gather unto me my godly ones, those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice!

Psalm 55:16-17

As for me, unto God will I call; and Jehovah will save me.

Psalm 56:9

Then shall mine enemies return backward in the day when I call: this I know, for 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 have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and have set you that ye should go and that ye should bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide, that whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name he may give you.

Ephesians 2:10

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

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

2 Timothy 2:19

Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord withdraw from iniquity.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works.

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light;

2 Peter 2:9

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of trial, and to keep the unjust to the day of judgment to be punished;

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