Psalms 4
1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? [how long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 Many there be that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than [they have] when their corn and their wine are increased.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
