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 leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon 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?
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
Offer 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.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
