Psalms 4
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance on us.
Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
