Psalm 4:1

Conservative English Version

(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 1:10

God saved us from the threat of death, and we are sure that he will do it again and again.

Psalm 119:132

Think about me and be kind, just as you are to everyone who loves your name.

Psalm 25:16

I am lonely and troubled. Show that you care and have pity on me.

Jeremiah 23:6

As long as he is king, Israel will have peace, and Judah will be safe. The name of this king will be "The LORD Gives Justice."

Psalm 17:6

I pray to you, God, because you will help me. Listen and answer my prayer!

Habakkuk 3:19

The LORD gives me strength. He makes my feet as sure as those of a deer, and he helps me stand on the mountains. To the music director: Use stringed instruments.

Isaiah 45:24

They will admit that I alone can bring about justice. Everyone who is angry with me will be terribly ashamed and will turn to me.

Psalm 143:2

I am your servant. Don't try me in your court, because no one is innocent by your standards.

Psalm 57:1

(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when he was in the cave while running from Saul.) God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

Psalm 45:1

(A special psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies." A love song.) My thoughts are filled with beautiful words for the king, and I will use my voice as a writer would use pen and ink.

Psalm 22:1

(A psalm by David for the music leader. To the tune "A Deer at Dawn." ) My God, my God, why have you deserted me? Why are you so far away? Won't you listen to my groans and come to my rescue?

1 Samuel 17:37

The LORD has rescued me from the claws of lions and bears, and he will keep me safe from the hands of this Philistine. "All right," Saul answered, "go ahead and fight him. And I hope the LORD will help you."

2 Corinthians 1:8

My friends, I want you to know what a hard time we had in Asia. Our sufferings were so horrible and so unbearable that death seemed certain.

1 Corinthians 1:30

You are God's children. He sent Christ Jesus to save us and to make us wise, acceptable, and holy.

Psalm 76:1

(A song and a psalm for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) You, our God, are famous in Judah and honored in Israel.

Psalm 67:1

(A psalm and a song for the music leader. Use with stringed instruments.) Our God, be kind and bless us! Be pleased and smile.

Psalm 42:1

(A special psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader.) As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.

Psalm 31:8

You kept me from the hands of my enemies, and you set me free.

Psalm 24:5

The LORD God, who saves them, will bless and reward them,

Psalm 11:7

The LORD always does right and wants justice done. Everyone who does right will see his face.

Psalm 116:16

I worship you, LORD, just as my mother did, and you have rescued me from the chains of death.

Psalm 116:6

You protect ordinary people, and when I was helpless, you saved me

Psalm 56:1

(For the music leader. To the tune "A Silent Dove in the Distance." A special psalm by David when the Philistines captured him in Gath.) Have pity, God Most High! My enemies chase me all day.

Psalm 41:12

You have helped me because I am innocent, and you will always be close to my side.

Psalm 6:1

(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) Don't punish me, LORD, or even correct me when you are angry!

Job 36:16

And at this very moment, God deeply desires to lead you from trouble and to spread your table with your favorite food.