Psalms 4:1

(To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.) Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

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Other Translations for Psalms 4:1

BSB
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
AKJV
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
CPDV
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
ERV
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
NHEB
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
SMT
To the overseer upon the stringed instruments; chanting of David. In my calling, answer me, O God of my justice: in straits thou didst enlarge me; compassionate me and hear my prayer.

Commentary for Psalms 4:1

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Overview of Psalms 4:1
Summary
Requesting divine audience and compassionate response
Event
Asking for divine hearing
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer