Psalm 4

A NIGHT PRAYER

For the choir director: with stringed instruments.g A psalm of David.

1 Answer me when I call,

God, who vindicates me.A,h

You freed me from affliction;i

be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 How long, exalted ones,B will my honor be insulted?j

How long will you love what is worthlessk

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 angryC and do not sin;l

reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent.m

Selah

5 Offer sacrifices in righteousnessD,n

and trust in the Lord.o

6 Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?”

Let the light of your face shine on us, Lord.p

7 You have put more joy in my heart

than they have when their grain and new wine abound.q

8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace,r

for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety.s