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 OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor 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?
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
