Psalms 4
1 [For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon me, and hear my prayer!
2 You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD!
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
