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. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on 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 men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you 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 has set apart for himself him who is godly; 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 don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. 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, let the light of your face shine on 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 their new wine are increased.
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.
