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 End, a Song of David among [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: you have made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and listen to 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 you sons of men, how long [will you be] slow of heart? therefore do you love vanity, and seek falsehood? (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.
But know you that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry 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 you angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what you say in your hearts. (Pause)
5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and 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 say, Who will show us good things? the light of your countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7 You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
You have put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8 I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for you, Lord, only have caused me to dwell securely.
