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 choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace 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)
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and 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 ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 [But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
