< Psalms 4 >
1 Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear 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 O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
3 Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
5 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 The light of thy countenance O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.
Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.