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 leader, with stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer my cry, God, my defender. Often from straits you have brought me to spacious places. So now show me your favor and hear 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 falsehood? (Selah)
How long, you proud people, will my honor be stained by the slanders you love, and the lies that you follow? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
See! The Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: the Lord hears, when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Sin not in your anger: but speak in your heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer true sacrifice, trust in the Lord.
6 There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.
Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their grain and their wine increased.
You have put in my heart, Lord, a deeper joy than was theirs who had corn and wine in abundance.
8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep: for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.
