Chapter 4

For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

¹Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness.

Give me relief from my distress.

Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

²You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?

Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood?

Selah.

³But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly:

Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

⁴Stand in awe, and don’t sin.

Search your own heart on your bed, and be still.

Selah.

⁵Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.

Put your trust in Yahweh.

⁶Many say, “Who will show us any good?”

Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

⁷You have put gladness in my heart,

More than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

⁸In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep,

For you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.