Parallel Verses

Modern King James verseion

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

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 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 sons of men, how long will you turn My glory into shame? Will you love vanity and seek after a lie? Selah. 3 But know that Jehovah has set apart the godly for Himself. Jehovah hears when I call to Him. 4 Tremble, and sin not; speak within your own heart on your bed and be still. Selah.

Cross References

Exodus 33:16

For in what shall it be known that I and Your people have found grace in Your sight? Is it not in that You go with us? So we shall be separated, I and Your people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

Psalm 6:8

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

Psalm 31:23

O love Jehovah, all you saints of His; Jehovah preserves the faithful, and plentifully rewards the proud doer.

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.

Psalm 50:5

Gather My saints to Me; and those who cut My covenant by sacrifice.

Psalm 55:16-17

I, even I, will call to God, and Jehovah will save me.

Psalm 56:9

When I cry, then my enemies will be turned back. This I know, for God is with me.

Psalm 91:14-15

Because He has set His love on Me, therefore I will deliver Him; I will set Him on high, because He has known My name.

John 15:16

You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it to you.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knew those who are His." And, "Let everyone who 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 to Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for possession, so that you might speak of the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

2 Peter 2:9

The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the unjust for a day of judgment, to be punished,

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