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Psalm 4
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Psalm 4[a]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
  2. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  3. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  4. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)
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Psalm 4
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For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

4 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, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

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