Psalms 4
1 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.
To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
