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Psalm 4
Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 4

A Night Prayer

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

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

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

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

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

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 Or God of my righteousness
  2. Psalm 4:4 Or Tremble
  3. Psalm 4:5 Or Offer right sacrifices; lit Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness
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Psalm 4
International Standard Version

To the Director: With stringed instruments. A Davidic Psalm

Trust God under Adversity

4 When I call, answer me,
    my righteous God![a]
When I was in distress, you set me free.
    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 You people,
    how long will you malign my reputation?
How long will you love what is vain[b]
    and what is false?
Interlude
3 But understand this:[c]
    the Lord has set apart the godly for himself!
        The Lord will hear me when I cry out to him!

4 Be angry, yet do not sin.[d]
    Think about this[e] when upon your beds,
        and be silent.
Interlude
5 Offer sacrifices that are righteous,
    and put your confidence in the Lord.

6 Many are asking, “Who will help us to see better days?”[f]
    Lord, may the light of your favor[g] shine upon us.
7 You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times,
    when grain and wine abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace,
    for you alone, Lord, enable me to live securely.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 Or God of my righteousness
  2. Psalm 4:2 I.e. what has no substance
  3. Psalm 4:3 The Heb. lacks this
  4. Psalm 4:4 Cf. Eph 4:26
  5. Psalm 4:4 The Heb. lacks this
  6. Psalm 4:6 Lit. cause us to see good
  7. Psalm 4:6 Lit. face
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