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You know that the Lord has ·chosen [set apart; distinguished] for himself those who are loyal to him [C in covenant relationship with him].
    The Lord listens when I ·pray [call] to him.
When you ·are angry [are disturbed; L tremble], do not sin.
    ·Think about these things [Meditate; L Speak to your heart] quietly
    ·as you go to bed [L on your bed]. ·Selah [Interlude]
·Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord [L Sacrifice right/righteous sacrifices]
    and trust the Lord.

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But know that (A)the Lord has [a]set apart for Himself him who is godly;
The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

(B)Be[b] angry, and do not sin.
(C)Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
Offer (D)the sacrifices of righteousness,
And (E)put your trust in the Lord.

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  1. Psalm 4:3 Many Heb. mss., LXX, Tg., Vg. made wonderful
  2. Psalm 4:4 Lit. Tremble or Be agitated

Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(A) for himself;
    the Lord hears(B) when I call to him.

Tremble and[a] do not sin;(C)
    when you are on your beds,(D)
    search your hearts and be silent.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in the Lord.(E)

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  1. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)