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 End, a Song of David amongst [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: you have made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and listen to 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)
O you sons of men, how long [will you be] slow of heart? therefore do you love vanity, and seek falsehood? (Pause)
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
But know you that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
Be you angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what you say in your hearts. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, 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 say, Who will show us good things? the light of your countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards 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 into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for you, Lord, only have caused me to dwell securely.
