Psalm 4–5

Psalm 4

To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer. 2 Ye sons of men, till when is my glory to be put to shame? How long will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah. 3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. 4 Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.

6  Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah. 7  Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance. 8  In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.

Psalm 5

To the chief Musician. Upon Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.

1 Give ear to my words, O Jehovah; consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my crying, my king and my God; for to thee will I pray. 3 Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; in the morning will I address myself to thee, and will look up. 4 For thou art not a •God that hath pleasure in wickedness; evil shall not sojourn with thee. 5 Insolent fools shall not stand before thine eyes; thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 6 Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth a man of blood and deceit.

7  But as for me, in the greatness of thy loving-kindness will I enter thy house; I will bow down toward the temple of thy holiness in thy fear. 8  Lead me, Jehovah, in thy righteousness, because of my foes; make thy way plain before me. 9  For there is no certainty in their mouth; their inward part is perversion, their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. 10  Bring guilt upon them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels: drive them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against thee. 11  And all that trust in thee shall rejoice: for ever shall they shout joyously, and thou wilt protect them; and they that love thy name shall exult in thee. 12  For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous man; with favour wilt thou surround him as with a shield.