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.
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and sh'ma ·hear obey· my prayer.
2 Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
You sons of men, how long shall my kavod ·weighty glory· be turned into dishonor? Will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
3 And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
But know that Adonai has set apart for himself him who is godly: Adonai will sh'ma ·hear obey· when I call to him.
4 “Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
You can be angry, but don’t sin ·err (from the standard goal)·. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
5 Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Adonai.
6 Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Adonai alone, make me live in safety.
