Psalms 4
1 To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2 Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
