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.
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, 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)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
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 given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
