Psalms 4
1 To the choirmaster with stringed instruments a psalm of David. When call I answer me - O God of righteousness my in the distress you have made wide for me show favor to me and hear prayer my.
For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 O sons of man until when? [will] honor my [become] ignominy will you love?! vanity will you seek? falsehood (Selah)
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
3 And know that he has set apart Yahweh [the] faithful for himself Yahweh he will hear when call I to him.
You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
4 Tremble and may not you sin speak in heart your on bed your and be silent (Selah)
Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
5 Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness and trust to Yahweh.
Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6 Many [people] [are] saying who? will he show us good lift up! on us [the] light of face your O Yahweh.
Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
7 You have put joy in heart my more than a time [when] grain their and new wine their they abound.
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8 In peace together I will lie down and I may sleep for you O Yahweh alone to security you caused to dwell me.
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
