Psalm 4

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Psalm 4 New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 4^[a]

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

¹Answer me when I call to you,
my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

²How long will you people turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods^[b]?^[c]
³Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.

⁴Tremble and^[d] do not sin;
    when you are on your beds,
    search your hearts and be silent.
⁵Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in the Lord.

⁶Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
⁷Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.

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

Footnotes:

Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)