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 leader, with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favour 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)
How long, you proud people, will my honour be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (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.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
6 [There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
