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.
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 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 will you people cause me to be disgraced instead of honoring me [RHQ]? You [people] love to falsely accuse me.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto 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 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (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 the LORD.
Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
6 Many there be that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance 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 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than [they have] when their corn and their wine are increased.
You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
