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 Overseer with Stringed Instruments. — A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear 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)
Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. (Selah)
3 But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly; Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
