Psalms 4
1 [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.
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? (Selah)
O all of you sons of men, how long will all of you turn my glory into shame? how long will all of you love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance upon us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
