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.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
2 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
