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.
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 Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek 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 And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
