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 music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to 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)
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens 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 in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
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 in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
