Psalms 4
1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; give me room when I am hemmed in. Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after leasing? (Selah)
You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
6 [There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.
You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
