Psalms 4
1 God, answer me when I pray to you. You are the one who vindicates me; Rescue me from things that distress me. Act mercifully toward me, and listen to me while I pray.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
2 How long will you people cause me to be disgraced instead of honoring me [RHQ]? You [people] love to falsely accuse me.
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
3 All those who are loyal to Yahweh, he has chosen them to belong to him. Yahweh listens to me when I pray to him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 When you people get angry, do not [allow your anger to control you and cause you to] sin. While you lie on your bed, silently examine what you are thinking.
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
