Psalm 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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