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.
To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. — A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour 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)
Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
4 Be angry, but do not sin. Ponder in your heart, but be at rest on your bed. (Selah)
'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of your face upon us.
Many are saying, 'Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and wine and oil abound.
Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
