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; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto 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)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the 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.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some 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 hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
