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, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.
2 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after 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 Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
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 anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
