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 End, a Song of David amongst [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: you have made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and listen to my prayer.
2 Ye sons of the great! how long, turning my glory to contempt, will ye love emptiness, will ye seek falsehood? (Selah)
O you sons of men, how long [will you be] slow of heart? therefore do you love vanity, and seek falsehood? (Pause)
3 Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.
But know you that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4 Be deeply moved, but do not sin, —Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. (Selah)
Be you angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what you say in your hearts. (Pause)
5 Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, 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 say, Who will show us good things? the light of your countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, —beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.
You have put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
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 both lie down in peace and sleep: for you, Lord, only have caused me to dwell securely.
