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 Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. 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)
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase 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 the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear 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, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your 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 will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
