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 leader, with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favor 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, you proud people, will my honor be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
3 Know ye, then, that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh, will hear, when I cry to him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: 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)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer true sacrifice, 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 are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, —beyond the season when, their corn and their new wine, have increased.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 In peace, will I lay me down and at once sleep; for, thou, Yahweh alone, wilt cause me, in security, to dwell.
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
