Psalmorum 4
1 In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam. Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium?
“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 Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt: Quis ostendit nobis bona?
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine: dedisti lætitiam in corde meo.
Offer sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD!
6 A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam;
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
