Psalms 4
1 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.
“To the chief musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (Selah)
3 And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
5 Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
