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 of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to 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 people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after 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 Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh 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)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
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 anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face 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 given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
