Psalms 4
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Berean Standard Bible
1(4-1) For the Leader; with string-music. A Psalm of David. (4-2) Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness, Thou who didst set me free when I was in distress; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2(4-3) O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be put to shame, in that ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah
2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies ? Selah
3(4-4) But know that the LORD hath set apart the godly man as His own; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.
3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4(4-5) Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5(4-6) Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6(4-7) Many there are that say: 'Oh that we could see some good!' LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.
6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7(4-8) Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their corn and their wine increase.
7You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8(4-9) In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.
8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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