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. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on 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 men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (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 Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly; Yahweh 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.
Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (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. Put your trust in Yahweh.
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?” Yahweh, 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 alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
