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 music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. 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 a lie? (Selah)
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
3 But know that Yhwh hath set apart him that is godly for himself: Yhwh will hear when I call unto him.
You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens 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 in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Yhwh.
Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Yhwh, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their grain and their wine increased.
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Yhwh, only makest me dwell in safety.
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
