The Psalms

Psalm 4

For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

 ^4:1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness;

 Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress:

 Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

 ^4:2O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?

 How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood?

Selah

 ^4:3But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly:

 Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

 ^4:4Stand in awe, and sin not:

 Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still.

Selah

 ^4:5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

 And put your trust in Jehovah.

 ^4:6Many there are that say, Who will show us any good?

 Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

 ^4:7Thou hast put gladness in my heart,

 More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

 ^4:8In peace will I both lay me down and sleep;

 For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.