Psalms 4
4
The Safety of the Faithful
To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress;
Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2How long, O you sons of men,
Will you turn my glory to shame?
How long will you love worthlessness
And seek falsehood?
Selah
3But know that #(2 Tim. 2:19)the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly;
The Lord will hear when I call to Him.
4#(Ps. 119:11; Eph. 4:26)Be angry, and do not sin.
#Ps. 77:6Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.
Selah
5Offer #Deut. 33:19; Ps. 51:19the sacrifices of righteousness,
And #Ps. 37:3, 5; 62:8put your trust in the Lord.
6There are many who say,
“Who will show us any good?”
#Num. 6:26; Ps. 80:3, 7, 19Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
7You have put #Ps. 97:11, 12; Is. 9:3; Acts 14:17gladness in my heart,
More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
8#Job 11:19; Ps. 3:5I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
#(Lev. 25:18); Deut. 12:10For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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Psalms 4
4
To the director: With stringed instruments. A song of David.
1God, you showed that I was innocent.
You gave me relief from all my troubles.
So listen to me now when I call to you for help.
Be kind to me and hear my prayer.
2Men,#4:2 Men Literally, “Sons of man.” This may be a term of respect spoken to the leaders who were judging the writer of this psalm. how long will you try to dishonor me?
Do you enjoy wasting your time searching for new lies against me? Selah
3You can be sure that anyone who serves the Lord faithfully is special to him.
The Lord listens when I pray to him.
4Tremble with fear, and stop sinning.#4:4 Or “Be angry, but don’t sin.” See Eph. 4:26, which is based on the ancient Greek version.
Think about this when you go to bed, and calm down. Selah
5Give the right sacrifices to the Lord,
and put your trust in him!
6Many people say, “I wish I could enjoy the good life.
Lord, give us some of those blessings.”#4:6 I wish … blessings Or “Who will show us good. Lift up on us the light of your face, Lord.”
7But you have made me happier than they will ever be with all their wine and grain.
8When I go to bed, I sleep in peace,
because, Lord, you keep me safe.
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