Psalm 4

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.