Psalms 4
1 For the End, a Song of David amongst [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: you have made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and listen to my prayer.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 O you sons of men, how long [will you be] slow of heart? therefore do you love vanity, and seek falsehood? (Pause)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know you that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
4 Be you angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what you say in your hearts. (Pause)
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, Who will show us good things? the light of your countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
7 You have put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
8 I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for you, Lord, only have caused me to dwell securely.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
