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.
God, answer me when I pray to you. You are the one who vindicates me; Rescue me from things that distress me. Act mercifully toward me, and listen to me while I pray.
2 You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
How long will you people cause me to be disgraced instead of honoring me [RHQ]? You [people] love to falsely accuse me.
3 But know that YHWH works wonders for his godly one; YHWH will hear when I call to him.
All those who are loyal to Yahweh, he has chosen them to belong to him. Yahweh listens to me when I pray to him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
When you people get angry, do not [allow your anger to control you and cause you to] sin. While you lie on your bed, silently examine what you are thinking.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in YHWH.
Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" YHWH, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, YHWH alone, make me live in safety.
I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
