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Psalm 4
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To the director: With stringed instruments. A song of David.

4 God, you showed that I was innocent.
    You gave me relief from all my troubles.
So listen to me now when I call to you for help.
    Be kind to me and hear my prayer.

2 Men,[a] how long will you try to dishonor me?
    Do you enjoy wasting your time searching for new lies against me? Selah

3 You can be sure that anyone who serves the Lord faithfully is special to him.
    The Lord listens when I pray to him.

4 Tremble with fear, and stop sinning.[b]
    Think about this when you go to bed, and calm down. Selah
5 Give the right sacrifices to the Lord,
    and put your trust in him!

6 Many people say, “I wish I could enjoy the good life.
    Lord, give us some of those blessings.”[c]
7 But you have made me happier than they will ever be with all their wine and grain.
8 When I go to bed, I sleep in peace,
    because, Lord, you keep me safe.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:2 Men Literally, “Sons of man.” This may be a term of respect spoken to the leaders who were judging the writer of this psalm.
  2. Psalm 4:4 Or “Be angry, but don’t sin.” See Eph. 4:26, which is based on the ancient Greek version.
  3. Psalm 4:6 I wish … blessings Or “Who will show us good. Lift up on us the light of your face, Lord.”
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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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