Psalm 4:1
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answerעֲנֵ֤נִי
(a·ne·ni)
6030a: to answer, responda prim. root
me when I call,בְּקָרְאִ֡י
(be·ka·re·'i)
7121: to call, proclaim, reada prim. root
O Godאֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י
(e·lo·hei)
430: God, godpl. of eloah
of my righteousness!צִדְקִ֗י
(tzid·ki)
6664: rightness, righteousnessfrom an unused word
You have relievedהִרְחַ֣בְתָּ
(hir·chav·ta)
7337: to be or grow wide or largea prim. root
me in my distress;בַּ֭צָּר
(ba·tzar)
6862b: straits, distressfrom tsarar
Be graciousחָ֝נֵּ֗נִי
(chan·ne·ni)
2603a: to show favor, be graciousa prim. root
to me and hearוּשְׁמַ֥ע
(u·she·ma)
8085: to heara prim. root
my prayer.תְּפִלָּתִֽי׃
(te·fil·la·ti.)
8605: prayerfrom palal


















KJV Lexicon
To the chief Musician
natsach  (naw-tsakh')
to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music)
on Neginoth
ngiynah  (neg-ee-naw')
instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
A Psalm
mizmowr  (miz-more')
instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes -- psalm.
of David
David  (daw-veed')
loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse -- David.
Hear
`anah  (aw-naw')
to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce
me when I call
qara'  (kaw-raw')
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
O God
'elohiym  (el-o-heem')
angels, exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), (very) great, judges, mighty.
of my righteousness
tsedeq  (tseh'-dek)
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity -- even, (that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
thou hast enlarged
rachab  (raw-khab')
to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative) -- be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide.
me when I was in distress
tsar  (tsar)
adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble.
have mercy
chanan  (khaw-nan')
to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
upon me and hear
shama`  (shaw-mah')
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
my prayer
tphillah  (tef-il-law')
intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn -- prayer.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

King James Bible
<> Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic psalm. Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

International Standard Version
When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

NET Bible
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
When I called you, you answered me, my God, and the Savior of my righteousness; in my sufferings you inspired me; show mercy upon me and hear my prayer.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[For the choir director; with stringed instruments; a psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have freed me from my troubles. Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!

King James 2000 Bible
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have delivered me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
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