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 of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon 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)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Offer 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.”
There are many who say, Who will show us any 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 puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
