Psalms 4
4
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.
1Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness.
Give me relief from my distress.
Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?
Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.
3But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly;
Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
4Stand in awe, and don’t sin.
Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.
Put your trust in Yahweh.
6Many say, “Who will show us any good?”
Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
7You have put gladness in my heart,
more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep,
for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
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Psalms 4
4
For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments.
1When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? Selah.
3You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
4Be in awe;#4:4. Some translate this word as “anger,” but the sense of this verse is to realize God's abilities and consequently to turn away from sinful actions. do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! Selah.
5Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.#4:6. See Numbers 6:26.
7The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.#4:8. Alternatively: “for you Lord keep me safe, even being alone.”
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