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.
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, 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)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Be deeply moved, but do not sin, —Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. (Selah)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Multitudes, are saying, Who will show us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, —beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace, will I lay me down and at once sleep; for, thou, Yahweh alone, wilt cause me, in security, to dwell.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
