Psalms 4
1 TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, and hear my prayer.
[For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.] Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
3 And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
But know that Jehovah works wonders for his godly one; Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
4 “Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
5 Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in Jehovah.
6 Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Jehovah, lift up the light of your face upon us.
7 You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
8 Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Jehovah alone, make me live in safety.
