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Psalms 4

1 Answer me when I pray, O God, my defender! When I was in trouble, you helped me. Be kind to me now and hear my prayer.

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

2 How long will you people insult me? How long will you love what is worthless and go after what is false?

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods

3 Remember that the Lord has chosen the righteous for his own, and he hears me when I call to him.

3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.

4 Tremble with fear and stop sinning; think deeply about this, when you lie in silence on your beds.

4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

5 Offer the right sacrifices to the Lord, and put your trust in him.

5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

6 There are many who pray: "Give us more blessings, O Lord. Look on us with kindness!"

6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.

7 But the joy that you have given me is more than they will ever have with all their grain and wine.

7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

8 When I lie down, I go to sleep in peace; you alone, O Lord, keep me perfectly safe.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.