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Holman Christian Standard Bible, 2009 (HCSB)

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¹ ⓐ Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. [1] ⓑ You freed me from affliction; ⓒ be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

² How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted? ⓓ How long will you love what is worthless ⓔ and pursue a lie? Selah

³ Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call to Him.

⁴ Be angry [2] and do not sin; ⓕ on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. ⓖ Selah

⁵ Offer sacrifices in righteousness [3] ⓗ and trust in the LORD. ⓘ

⁶ Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?” Look on us with favor, LORD. ⓙ

⁷ You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. ⓚ

⁸ I will both lie down and sleep in peace, ⓛ for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety. ⓜ

#	HCSB
1	ⓐ Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. [1] ⓑ You freed me from affliction; ⓒ be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2	How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted? ⓓ How long will you love what is worthless ⓔ and pursue a lie? Selah
3	Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call to Him.
4	Be angry [2] and do not sin; ⓕ on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. ⓖ Selah
5	Offer sacrifices in righteousness [3] ⓗ and trust in the LORD. ⓘ
6	Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?” Look on us with favor, LORD. ⓙ
7	You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. ⓚ
8	I will both lie down and sleep in peace, ⓛ for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety. ⓜ

Footnotes & Cross-References

^{Psalms 4:2 [4]} Or seek lies

^{Psalms 4:2 [5]} The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.

^{Psalms 4:4 [6]} Or In your anger (see Septuagint)

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