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 the Chief Musician: with stringed instruments. A Melody of David. When I cry, answer me, O mine own righteous God, In a strait place, thou hast made room for me, Show me favour, 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)
Ye sons of the great! how long, turning my glory to contempt, will ye love emptiness, will ye seek falsehood? (Selah)
3 You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.
4 Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
Be deeply moved, but do not sin, —Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
Multitudes, are saying, Who will show us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh.
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, —beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.
8 I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
In peace, will I lay me down and at once sleep; for, thou, Yahweh alone, wilt cause me, in security, to dwell.
