Psalms 4
1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David. Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 Stand in awe, and do not sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
