Psalm 4

Psalm 4^a

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

¹Answer me^p when I call to you,

my righteous God.

Give me relief from my distress;^q

have mercy^r on me and hear my prayer.^s

²How long will you people turn my glory^t into shame?^u

How long will you love delusions and seek false gods^b?^cv

³Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant^w for himself;

the Lord hears^x when I call to him.

⁴Tremble and^d do not sin;^y

when you are on your beds,^z

search your hearts and be silent.

⁵Offer the sacrifices of the righteous

and trust in the Lord.^a

⁶Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”

Let the light of your face shine on us.^b

⁷Fill my heart^c with joy^d

when their grain and new wine^e abound.

⁸In peace^f I will lie down and sleep,^g

for you alone, Lord,

make me dwell in safety.^h