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.
Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on 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)
O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
The light of thy countenance O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
