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 Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour 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! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye 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 ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth 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 ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices, and continue trusting in him.
Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto 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 are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, 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 given joy in my heart, From the time their corn 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.”
In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
