Psalms 4
1 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.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 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)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
