Psalms 4 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs KJV with Apocrypha
Psalms 4
1In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David.
2When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
3Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause
4And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
5Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. Pause
6Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
7The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
8By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
9In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.
10For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
Psalms 4
1Hear 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.
2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs KJV with Apocrypha in Psalms 4
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
KJV with Apocrypha (KJVA)
The complete King James Version (1611) including the 14 Apocrypha books interlaced between the Old and New Testaments. Essential for studying the text as it was originally published and for exploring deuterocanonical literature.
You are viewing a side-by-side comparison of Psalms 4 in the Catholic Public Domain and KJV with Apocrypha. Comparing these two versions can help shed light on the nuances of the original text.
Key Comparison: Psalms 4:1
"In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David."
"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."
