Psalms 4
1 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.
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. Thou have enlarged me in distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sonnes of men, howe long will yee turne my glory into shame, louing vanitie, and seeking lyes? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himselfe a godly man: the Lord will heare when I call vnto him.
But know that Jehovah has set apart for himself him who is holy. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
4 Tremble, and sinne not: examine your owne heart vpon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin not. Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousnes, and trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Jehovah.
6 Many say, Who will shewe vs any good? but Lord, lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs.
Many there are who say, Who will show us good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast giuen mee more ioye of heart, then they haue had, when their wheate and their wine did abound.
Thou have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 I will lay mee downe, and also sleepe in peace: for thou, Lord, onely makest me dwell in safetie.
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for thou, Jehovah, alone make me dwell in safety.
