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 OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor 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.
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek 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.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling 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.
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Some people ask, “Who will allow good things to happen to us?” [But I say], “Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 You have made me very happy; I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 I can lie down [at night] and sleep soundly because [I know that] you, Yahweh, will keep me safe.”
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
