Psalms 4
1 In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
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.
2 Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
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)
3 And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
