Psalms 4
1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. 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 YHWH works wonders for his godly one; YHWH 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 YHWH.
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?" YHWH, 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, YHWH alone, make me live in safety.
