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.
“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity 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)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
Offer 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 are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, 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 puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
