Parallel Verses

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.

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 will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after the lie? Selah. 3 But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself;
The Lord hears when I call to Him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and desist. Selah.


Cross References

Exodus 33:16

For in what shall it be known here that I have found grace in thy sight, I and thy people, but in that thou goest with us, and I and thy people will be separated from all the peoples that are upon the face of the earth?

Psalm 6:8

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.

Psalm 31:23

O love the LORD, all ye his merciful ones, for the LORD preserves the faithful and plentifully rewards the proud doer.

Psalm 34:15

Samech The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

Psalm 50:5

Gather my merciful ones 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 the LORD shall save me.

Psalm 56:9

When I cry unto thee, then shall my enemies be turned back; in this I know that God is for me.

Psalm 91:14-15

Because he has set his will upon me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high because he has known my name.

John 15:16

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it unto you.

Ephesians 2:10

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

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to saving health through the sanctification of the Spirit and faith in the truth,

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Titus 2:14

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

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are the chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, an acquired people, that ye should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

2 Peter 2:9

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished;

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