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. Give me relief from my distress. 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)
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (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 has set apart for himself him who is godly; 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)
Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. 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, let the light of your face shine on 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 their new wine are increased.
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.
