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.
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and sh'ma ·hear obey· my prayer.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
You sons of men, how long shall my kavod ·weighty glory· be turned into dishonor? Will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
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 Adonai has set apart for himself him who is godly: Adonai will sh'ma ·hear obey· when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
You can be angry, but don’t sin ·err (from the standard goal)·. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Adonai.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Adonai alone, make me live in safety.
