Psalm 4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 4

A Night Prayer

For the choir director: with stringed instruments.^(A) A Davidic psalm.

¹Answer me when I call,
God, who vindicates me.^[a]^(B)
You freed me from affliction;^(C)
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

²How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?^(D)
How long will you love what is worthless^(E)
and pursue a lie?Selah
³Know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for Himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to Him.
⁴Be angry^[b] and do not sin;^(F)
on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still.^(G)Selah
⁵Offer sacrifices in righteousness^[c]^(H)
and trust in the Lord.^(I)

⁶Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?”
Look on us with favor, Lord.^(J)

⁷You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and new wine abound.^(K)
⁸I will both lie down and sleep in peace,^(L)
for You alone, Lord, make me live in safety.^(M)