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.
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and sh'ma ·hear obey· 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)
You sons of men, how long shall my kavod ·weighty glory· be turned into dishonor? Will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
But know that Adonai has set apart for himself him who is godly: Adonai will sh'ma ·hear obey· when I call to him.
4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
You can be angry, but don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·
5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Adonai.
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 any good?” Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Adonai alone, make me live in safety.
