Psalms 4
1 To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David. Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
For the End, a Song of David among [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer.
2 O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long [will ye be] slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? (Pause)
3 See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4 Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. (Pause)
5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
6 There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.
