< 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.
To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, 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)
Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.