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Psalm 4
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Psalm 4

For the choir director; with stringed instruments; a psalm by David.

1 Answer me when I call, O Elohim of my righteousness.
    You have freed me from my troubles.
    Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!

2 You important people,
    how long are you going to insult my honor?
    How long are you going to love what is empty
        and seek what is a lie? Selah
3 Know that Yahweh singles out godly people for himself.
    Yahweh hears me when I call to him.
4 Tremble and do not sin.
    Think about this on your bed and remain quiet. Selah
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness
    by trusting Yahweh.

6 Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?”
    Let the light of your presence shine on us, O Yahweh.
7         You put more joy in my heart
            than when their grain and new wine increase.
8 I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie down
    because you alone, O Yahweh, enable me to live securely.

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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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