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 choirmaster with stringed instruments a psalm of David. When call I answer me - O God of righteousness my in the distress you have made wide for me show favor to me and hear prayer my.
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 sons of man until when? [will] honor my [become] ignominy will you love?! vanity will you seek? falsehood (Selah)
3 See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
And know that he has set apart Yahweh [the] faithful for himself Yahweh he will hear when call I 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)
Tremble and may not you sin speak in heart your on bed your and be silent (Selah)
5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness and trust to Yahweh.
6 There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
Many [people] [are] saying who? will he show us good lift up! on us [the] light of face your O Yahweh.
7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
You have put joy in heart my more than a time [when] grain their and new wine their they abound.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
In peace together I will lie down and I may sleep for you O Yahweh alone to security you caused to dwell me.
