Psalms 4:1 bbe — Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my…
Bible in Basic English
" Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer."
— Psalms 4:1, Bible in Basic English
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Psalms 4 — Context
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Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2
O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)
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See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
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Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)
Psalms 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 4:1 say?
Psalms 4:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.”
Where is Psalms 4:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 4:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 4, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 4:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 4:1 in?
Psalms 4:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 4:1?
Psalms 4:1 reads (BBE): “ Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.