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.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; 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)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (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 the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD 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)
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
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, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
