Psalm 4

Psalm 4

Confident Plea for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

¹Answer me when I call, O God of my right!

You gave me room when I was in distress.

Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.^*

²How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?

How long will you love vain words and seek after lies?   Selah^*

³But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself;

the Lord hears when I call to him.^*

⁴When you are disturbed,^c do not sin;

ponder it on your beds, and be silent.   Selah^*

⁵Offer right sacrifices,

and put your trust in the Lord.^*

⁶There are many who say, “O that we might see some good!

Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!”^*

⁷You have put gladness in my heart

more than when their grain and wine abound.^*

⁸I will both lie down and sleep in peace,

for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.^*