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.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; 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.
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (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 the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD 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.
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
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 gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
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, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
