{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/erv/psalms/4","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T07:29:33.704Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ERV","book":"Psalms","bookSlug":"psalms","chapter":4,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":3,"nextChapter":5,"totalChapters":150,"totalVerses":8},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"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."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah"},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah"},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Many there be that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than they have when their corn and their wine are increased."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety."}],"citation":{"inline":"Psalms 4 (ERV)","markdown":"[Psalms 4](https://primebible.com/erv/psalms/4)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ERV. https://primebible.com/erv/psalms/4 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}