Psalms 4
1 To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. — A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer.
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after leasing? (Selah)
3 And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
[There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.
8 In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
