Psalms 4
1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace 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 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
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 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears 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 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
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 the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
