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Psalm 4

The Bible in Basic English BBE

1 <To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.> Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.

2 O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)

3 See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.

4 Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)

5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.

6 There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.

7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.

8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.

Good News Translation GNT

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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