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.
“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon 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)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
Offer 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,
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
