Psalms 4
1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. Thou have enlarged me in distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah has set apart for himself him who is holy. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not. Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Jehovah.
Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6 Many there are who say, Who will show us good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
7 Thou have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for thou, Jehovah, alone make me dwell in safety.
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
