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 leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon 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, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer 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.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
