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Psalm 4
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This is a song that David wrote.

Tell the music leader to use stringed instruments.

An evening song

4 God, please answer me when I call aloud for help.
You are the one who shows that I am right.
    Help me in my trouble.
    Show me that you are kind.
    Listen to me when I pray.
2 Tell me this, you people:
    How long will you refuse to respect me?
    How long will you love stupid ideas?
    How long will you agree with lies?
Selah.
3 The Lord is very kind to those who serve him.
    He has chosen them to belong to himself.
    So he listens when I pray to him.
4 Shake with fear and stop doing wrong things!
    Lie on your bed and think quietly about your life.
Selah.
5 Offer the right sacrifices to the Lord.
    Continue to trust in him.
6 Many people say, ‘Will anyone do a good thing for us?’
    Lord, let your face smile on us.
7 You have made me very happy.
    I am happier than anyone who has lots of food and wine.
8 I will lie down and I will sleep in peace.
You, Lord, are the one who takes care of me,
    and you keep me safe.

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Psalm 4
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Psalm 4[a]

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

1 Answer me(A) when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;(B)
    have mercy(C) on me and hear my prayer.(D)

2 How long will you people turn my glory(E) into shame?(F)
    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[b]?[c](G)
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(H) for himself;
    the Lord hears(I) when I call to him.

4 Tremble and[d] do not sin;(J)
    when you are on your beds,(K)
    search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in the Lord.(L)

6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
    Let the light of your face shine on us.(M)
7 Fill my heart(N) with joy(O)
    when their grain and new wine(P) abound.

8 In peace(Q) I will lie down and sleep,(R)
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.(S)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
  2. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  3. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  4. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)
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