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.
To the Chief Musician: with stringed instruments. A Melody of David. When I cry, answer me, O mine own righteous God, In a strait place, thou hast made room for me, Show me favour, 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)
Ye sons of the great! how long, turning my glory to contempt, will ye love emptiness, will ye seek falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
Be deeply moved, but do not sin, —Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Multitudes, are saying, Who will show us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh.
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, —beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace, will I lay me down and at once sleep; for, thou, Yahweh alone, wilt cause me, in security, to dwell.
