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 Elohim of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon 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 ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (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 YHWH hath set apart him that is righteous for himself: YHWH will hear when I call unto 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 upon 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 YHWH.
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 shew us any good? YHWH, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
Thou hast 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 thou, YHWH, only makest me dwell in safety.
