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 musician on Neginoth, a psalm of David.” When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: amidst distress thou hast [ever] granted me enlargement; be gracious unto me, and hear 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 ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek for lies? (Selah)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
But know that the Lord hath set apart the pious for himself: the Lord will hear when I call on him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed, and be still (Selah)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Many say, “Who will show us happiness? Let shine brightly over us the light of thy countenance, O Lord.”
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
[But] thou hast placed more joy in my heart than at the time when their corn and their wine were increased.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
In peace, altogether, will I lay me down and sleep; for thou, Lord, alone, causest me to dwell in safety.
