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.
“For the leader of the music; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Hear me, when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast helped me, when I was in trouble, —Have pity upon 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)
How long, O men! will ye dishonor my dignity? How long will ye love vanity, and seek disappointment? (Pause)
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
Know ye that the LORD hath exalted one that is devoted to him; The LORD will hear, when I call upon him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin no more; Commune with your hearts upon your beds, and desist! (Pause)
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer 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.
There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
Thou puttest gladness into my heart, Greater than theirs, when their corn and wine are abundant.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
I will lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou alone, O LORD! makest me dwell in safety.
