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.
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
3 You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance on us.
7 The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
