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.
“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon 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)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer 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.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than [they have] when their corn and their wine are increased.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
