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.
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor 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)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (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.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 [There are] many that say, Who will show us [any] good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [when] their corn and their wine increased.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
