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.
[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 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)
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
3 And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
But know that YHWH works wonders for his godly one; YHWH will hear when I call to him.
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)
Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in YHWH.
6 The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
Many say, "Who will show us any good?" YHWH, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, YHWH alone, make me live in safety.
