Psalms 4
1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
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.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
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)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their grain and their wine increased.
You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep: for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
