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.
God, answer me when I pray to you. You are the one who vindicates me; Rescue me from things that distress me. Act mercifully toward me, and listen to me while I pray.
2 O ye sonnes of men, howe long will yee turne my glory into shame, louing vanitie, and seeking lyes? (Selah)
How long will you people cause me to be disgraced instead of honoring me [RHQ]? You [people] love to falsely accuse me.
3 For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himselfe a godly man: the Lord will heare when I call vnto him.
All those who are loyal to Yahweh, he has chosen them to belong to him. Yahweh listens to me when I pray to him.
4 Tremble, and sinne not: examine your owne heart vpon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
When you people get angry, do not [allow your anger to control you and cause you to] sin. While you lie on your bed, silently examine what you are thinking.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousnes, and trust in the Lord.
Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
6 Many say, Who will shewe vs any good? but Lord, lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs.
Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
7 Thou hast giuen mee more ioye of heart, then they haue had, when their wheate and their wine did abound.
You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
8 I will lay mee downe, and also sleepe in peace: for thou, Lord, onely makest me dwell in safetie.
I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
