Psalms 4
1 To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
For the leader, with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favour and hear my prayer.
2 Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
How long, you proud people, will my honour be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
