Psalms 4
1 For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of Dauid. Heare me when I call, O God of my righteousnes: thou hast set me at libertie, when I was in distresse: haue mercie vpon me and hearken vnto my prayer.
2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
O ye sonnes of men, howe long will yee turne my glory into shame, louing vanitie, and seeking lyes? (Selah)
3 You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himselfe a godly man: the Lord will heare when I call vnto him.
4 Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
Tremble, and sinne not: examine your owne heart vpon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousnes, and trust in the Lord.
6 Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
Many say, Who will shewe vs any good? but Lord, lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs.
7 The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
Thou hast giuen mee more ioye of heart, then they haue had, when their wheate and their wine did abound.
8 I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
I will lay mee downe, and also sleepe in peace: for thou, Lord, onely makest me dwell in safetie.
