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.
God, answer me when I pray to you. You are the one who vindicates me; Rescue me from things that distress me. Act mercifully toward me, and listen to me while I pray.
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 will you people cause me to be disgraced instead of honoring me [RHQ]? You [people] love to falsely accuse me.
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
All those who are loyal to Yahweh, he has chosen them to belong to him. Yahweh listens to me when I pray to him.
4 Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
When you people get angry, do not [allow your anger to control you and cause you to] sin. While you lie on your bed, silently examine what you are thinking.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
6 Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward 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 made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
8 In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
