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?
“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 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: quae dicitis in cordibus vestris, et 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 iustitiae, 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 laetitiam 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.
