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 Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on 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)
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that YHWH works wonders for his godly one; YHWH will hear when I call to him.
But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and do not sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in YHWH.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" YHWH, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, YHWH alone, make me live in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
