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.
Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on 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)
O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
The light of thy countenance O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in 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 corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
