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 OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor 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)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 But know that YHWH works wonders for his godly one; YHWH will hear when I call to him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in YHWH.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" YHWH, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, YHWH alone, make me live in safety.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
