Psalms 4
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PSALM 4
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
To the chief Musician on Neginoth,
A Psalm of David.
1Give ear unto me when I call,
God of my righteousness:
Have mercy, hear my pray'r; thou hast
enlarg'd me in distress.
2O ye the sons of men! how long
will ye love vanities?
How long my glory turn to shame,
and will ye follow lies?
3But know, that for himself the Lord
the godly man doth choose:
The Lord, when I on him do call,
to hear will not refuse.
4Fear, and sin not; talk with your heart on bed,
and silent be.
5Off 'rings present of righteousness,
and in the Lord trust ye.
6O who will shew us any good?
is that which many say:
But of thy countenance the light,
Lord, lift on us alway.
7Upon my heart, bestow'd by thee,
more gladness I have found
Than they, ev'n then, when corn and wine
did most with them abound.
8I will both lay me down in peace,
and quiet sleep will take;
Because thou only me to dwell
in safety, Lord, dost make.
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Psalms 4
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For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments.
1When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? Selah.
3You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
4Be in awe;#4:4. Some translate this word as “anger,” but the sense of this verse is to realize God's abilities and consequently to turn away from sinful actions. do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! Selah.
5Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.#4:6. See Numbers 6:26.
7The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
8I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.#4:8. Alternatively: “for you Lord keep me safe, even being alone.”
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