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.
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.
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)
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)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
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)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
