Psalms 4
1 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.
To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David. Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2 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)
O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah)
3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. (Selah)
Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.
Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.
There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 You have given my heart more gladness than others have when their grain and new wine abound.
Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.
I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
