Psalms 4
1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
[For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? [How long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
But know that Jehovah works wonders for his godly one; Jehovah will hear 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 angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Jehovah.
6 Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Jehovah, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than [they have] when their grain and their new wine are increased.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Jehovah alone, make me live in safety.
