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 Overseer with Stringed Instruments. — A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour 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?
Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. (Selah)
3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
