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.
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor 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)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 [But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
