Psalms 4
1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
“To the chief musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? [how long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many there be that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than [they have] when their corn and their wine are increased.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
