Psalms 4
1 To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David. Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.
2 O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
3 See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
4 Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
6 There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
The light of thy countenance O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.
7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
