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.
[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 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (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 works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (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 any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
