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.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed 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)
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 [There are] many that say, Who will show us [any] good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [when] their corn and their wine increased.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
