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Psalms 4:2,4 - Compare All Versions

Psalms 4:2 NIV (New International Version)

How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?

Psalms 4:4 NIV (New International Version)

Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

Psalms 4:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah

Psalm 4:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah

Psalms 4:2 NLT (New Living Translation)

How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude

Psalms 4:4 NLT (New Living Translation)

Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

Psalms 4:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

How long, exalted ones,  will my honor be insulted?  How long will you love what is worthless  and pursue a lie? Selah

Psalms 4:4 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Be angry  and do not sin;  reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent.  Selah

Psalms 4:2 KJV (King James Version)

O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

Psalm 4:4 KJV (King James Version)

Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Psalms 4:2 NKJV (New King James Version)

How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah

Psalms 4:4 NKJV (New King James Version)

Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah

Psalms 4:2 MSG (The Message)

You rabble—how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?

Psalms 4:4-5 MSG (The Message)

Complain if you must, but don’t lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking. Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.

Psalms 4:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

¶You sons of man, how long will my honor be treated as an insult? How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie? Selah

Psalm 4:4 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

¶Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

Psalms 4:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

¶O sons of men, how long will my honor and glory be [turned into] shame? How long will you [my enemies] love worthless (vain, futile) things and seek deception and lies? Selah.

Psalms 4:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)

¶Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. [Eph 4:26] Selah.

Psalms 4:2 NET (New English Translation)

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

Psalms 4:4 NET (New English Translation)

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)