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 Overseer with Stringed Instruments. — A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour 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)
Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek 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.
And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto 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 are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
