Psalms 4
1 For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon 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 righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
[There are] many that say, Who will show us [any] good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [when] their corn and their wine increased.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
