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 leader, with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favor 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, you proud people, will my honor be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah has set apart for himself him who is holy. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not. Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Jehovah.
Offer true sacrifice, 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 are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 Thou have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for thou, Jehovah, alone make me dwell in safety.
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
