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.
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 favour 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)
How long, you proud people, will my honour be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
3 And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 “Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
