< 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 choirmaster with stringed instruments a psalm of David. When call I answer me - O God of righteousness my in the distress you have made wide for me show favor to me and hear prayer my.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
O sons of man until when? [will] honor my [become] ignominy will you love?! vanity will you seek? falsehood (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.
And know that he has set apart Yahweh [the] faithful for himself Yahweh he will hear when call I to him.
4 Stand in awe, and do not sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble and may not you sin speak in heart your on bed your and be silent (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness and trust to Yahweh.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many [people] [are] saying who? will he show us good lift up! on us [the] light of face your O Yahweh.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
You have put joy in heart my more than a time [when] grain their and new wine their they abound.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace together I will lie down and I may sleep for you O Yahweh alone to security you caused to dwell me.