Psalms 4

1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.

1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah

2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.

3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

3 But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly; Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.

6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.

7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.