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.
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; 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 you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
3 See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance on us.
7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
