Psalm 4

For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness;

give me room when I am hemmed in.

Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.

2You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame?

How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies? Selah

3But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself.

Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

4Tremble in fear, but do not sin!

Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. Selah

5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness

and put your trust in Yahweh.

6Many say, “Who will show us anything good?”

Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.

7You have given my heart more gladness

than others have when their grain and new wine abound.

8It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep,

for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.