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 of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: have mercy upon 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 turned into dishonour? [how long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (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 him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own 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 there be that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than [they have] when their corn and their wine are increased.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
