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.
“To the chief musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto 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 shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (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 hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon 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.
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
