< Psalmorum 4 >
1 Psalmus cantici David, in finem. Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus iustitiae meae: in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam. Filii hominum usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quaeritis mendacium?
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, and hear my prayer.
2 Scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum: Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 Irascimini, et nolite peccare: quae dicitis in cordibus vestris, et in cubilibus vestris compungimini.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Sacrificate sacrificium iustitiae, et sperate in Domino. multi dicunt: Quis ostendit nobis bona?
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui Domine: dedisti laetitiam in corde meo.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui multiplicati sunt.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam;
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 Quoniam tu Domine singulariter in spe constituisti me.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!