Psalms 4
4
Confident Plea for Deliverance from Enemies
To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1Answer me when I call, O God of my right!
You gave me room when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah
3But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
4When you are disturbed,#4.4 Or are angry do not sin;
ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
6There are many who say, “O that we might see some good!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!”
7You have put gladness in my heart
more than when their grain and wine abound.
8I will both lie down and sleep in peace;
for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down 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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