< Psalms 4 >
1 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.
“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.
2 Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
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)
3 And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 “Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
5 Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.