Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
The Lord
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
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.
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.
Themes
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Their election
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Of their election
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 4:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Night Prayer
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour, and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 3 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. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. Selah.
Names
Cross References
Exodus 33:16
for how shall it be known now that both I and thy people have found favour in thy sight, but in that thou goest with us: that both I and thy people have a preeminence before all the people that are upon the face of the earth."
Psalm 6:8
Away from me, all ye that work vanity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Psalm 31:23
O love the LORD, all ye his saints; for the LORD preserveth them that are faithful, and plenteously rewardeth the proud doer.
Psalm 34:15
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Psalm 50:5
"Gather my saints together unto me, those that set more by the covenant than by any offering."
Psalm 55:16-17
As for me, I will call unto God, and the LORD shall save me.
Psalm 56:9
Whensoever I call upon thee, then shall mine enemies be put to flight; whereby I know that thou art my God.
Psalm 91:14-15
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him up out of all danger, for he hath known my name.
John 15:16
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that ye go, and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit remain, that whatsoever ye shall ask of the father in my name he should give it you.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, unto the which God ordained us before, that we should walk in them.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth:
2 Timothy 2:19
But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.
Titus 2:14
which gave himself for us, to redeem us from all unrighteousness, and to purge us a peculiar people unto himself, fervently given unto good works.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
2 Peter 2:9
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and how to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment for to be punished: