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.
“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon me, and hear 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)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Stand in awe, and do not sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD!
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
