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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Psalms 4
4
Psalm 4
For the choir director; with stringed instruments; a psalm by David.
1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness.
You have freed me from my troubles.
Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
2You important people,
how long are you going to insult my honor?
How long are you going to love what is empty
and seek what is a lie? Selah
3Know that the Lord singles out godly people for himself.
The Lord hears me when I call to him.
4Tremble and do not sin.
Think about this on your bed and remain quiet. Selah
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness
by trusting the Lord.
6Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?”
Let the light of your presence shine on us, O Lord.
7You put more joy in my heart
than when their grain and new wine increase.
8I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie down
because you alone, O Lord, enable me to live securely.
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