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 chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.
2 Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. (Selah)
You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after 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 Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
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 anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
7 Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
