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 Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto 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)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye 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 hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and 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 there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
7 [But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
