Psalms 4
1 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.
[For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
But know that Jehovah works wonders for his godly one; Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Jehovah.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Jehovah, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Jehovah alone, make me live in safety.
