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.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed 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)
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
