Psalms 4
1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
For the End, a Song of David among [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long [will ye be] slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? (Pause)
3 But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly; Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.
