Psalms 4
1 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.
Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.
2 How long, you proud people, will my honour be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
3 See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
4 Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
5 Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
6 Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
The light of thy countenance O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.
7 You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
8 So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
