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 musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (Selah)
3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
