Psalms 4
1 To the Chief Musician: with stringed instruments. A Melody of David. When I cry, answer me, O mine own righteous God, In a strait place, thou hast made room for me, Show me favour, and hear my prayer.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2 Ye sons of the great! how long, turning my glory to contempt, will ye love emptiness, will ye seek falsehood? (Selah)
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
3 Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 Be deeply moved, but do not sin, —Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. (Selah)
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
5 Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Multitudes, are saying, Who will show us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh.
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, —beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace, will I lay me down and at once sleep; for, thou, Yahweh alone, wilt cause me, in security, to dwell.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
