Psalms 4
1 To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
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.
2 Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame? [How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? (Selah)
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)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
