Psalms 4
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have 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. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 O all of you sons of men, how long will all of you turn my glory into shame? how long will all of you love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD 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)
Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance upon us.
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have 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 their new wine are increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
