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.
[For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to 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)
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (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 works wonders for his godly one; 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)
Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (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 any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon 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 when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
