Psalms 4
1 “To the chief musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto 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 ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (Selah)
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on 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 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
Stand in awe, and do not 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 Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 [But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
