Psalms 4:4

"But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that God selectively chooses and sets apart those who are righteous or godly, making them special to Him. When these individuals pray to the Lord, He listens attentively, emphasizing their close relationship with Him and His responsiveness to their supplications.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Stand in awe -Still addressed to those who inPsalms 4:2are called “sons of men;” that is, to his enemies. This is rendered by Prof. Alexander, “Rage and sin not.” The Aramaic Paraphrase renders it, “Tremble before him, and sin not.” The Latin Vulgate,“Irascimini”- “be angry.” The Septuagintὀργίζεσθε καὶ μὴ ἁμαρτάνετεorgizesthekaimēhamartanete, “Be ye angry, and sin not” - a rendering which Paul seems to have had in his eye inEphesians 4:26, where the same language is found. It is not necessary, however, to suppose that, in this case, or by so quoting this language, Paul meant to give his sanction to the Septuagint translation of the passage.

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