Psalms 4
1 For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2 You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies? (Selah)
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
