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.
To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear 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.
Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
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.
But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto 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 moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
6 Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
7 You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
8 I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
