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 stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favor 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, you proud people, will my honor be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Offer true sacrifice, 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 are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
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 in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
