Psalms 4
1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and sh'ma ·hear obey· my prayer.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my kavod ·weighty glory· be turned into dishonor? Will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that Adonai has set apart for himself him who is godly: Adonai will sh'ma ·hear obey· when I call to him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
4 You can be angry, but don’t sin ·err (from the standard goal)·. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Adonai.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Adonai alone, make me live in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
