Psalm 4

The Safety of the Faithful

To the 1Chief Musician. With Stringed Instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

2Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 How long, O you sons of men,

Will you turn my glory to shame?

How long will you love worthlessness

And seek falsehood?

Selah

3 But know that athe Lord has 3set apart for Himself him who is godly;

The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

4 bBe 4angry, and do not sin.

cMeditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.

Selah

5 Offer dthe sacrifices of righteousness,

And eput your trust in the Lord.

6 There are many who say,

“Who will show us any good?”

fLord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.

7 You have put ggladness in my heart,

More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.

8 hI will both lie down in peace, and sleep;

iFor You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.