< 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.
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and sh'ma ·hear obey· 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 men, how long shall my kavod ·weighty glory· be turned into dishonor? Will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
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 Adonai has set apart for himself him who is godly: Adonai will sh'ma ·hear obey· 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.
You can be angry, but don’t sin ·err (from the standard goal)·. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
5 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Adonai.
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?” Adonai, let the light of your face shine on 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 their new wine are increased.
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, Adonai alone, make me live in safety.