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 music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear 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)
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell 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.
You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
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 is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [when] their corn and their wine increased.
The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
