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 chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to 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)
You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies? (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear 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)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
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 my heart more gladness than others have when their 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.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
