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.
“To the chief musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto 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 put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (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 the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 Tremble, and sinne not: examine your owne heart vpon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your 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 the Lord.
6 Many say, Who will shewe vs any good? but Lord, lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs.
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 Thou hast giuen mee more ioye of heart, then they haue had, when their wheate and their wine did abound.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 I will lay mee downe, and also sleepe in peace: for thou, Lord, onely makest me dwell in safetie.
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
