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.
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, and hear my prayer.
2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? (Selah)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. (Selah)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
