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. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; 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)
Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
3 But know that YHWH works wonders for his godly one; YHWH will hear when I call to him.
But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah 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)
Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in YHWH.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" YHWH, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, YHWH alone, make me live in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
