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.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed 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)
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
3 But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly; Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
