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. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me 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 will ye turn my glory into shame? 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 to 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.
There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
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 in the time when their grain and their wine increased.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep: for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
