Psalms 4
1 [For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to 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 You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after 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 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
