Psalm 4 (New International Version)

Psalm 4

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

 ¹ Answer me when I call to you,
       O my righteous God.
       Give me relief from my distress;
       be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

 ² How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ^[a] ?
       How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ^[b] ?
       Selah

 ³ Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;
       the LORD will hear when I call to him.

 ⁴ In your anger do not sin;
       when you are on your beds,
       search your hearts and be silent.
       Selah

 ⁵ Offer right sacrifices
       and trust in the LORD.

 ⁶ Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?"
       Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

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

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