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Psalms 4

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1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
1 When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I'm in trouble again: grace me! hear me!
2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah
2 You rabble - how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? How long will you live crazed by illusion?
3 But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
3 Look at this: look Who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.
4 Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
4 Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.
5 Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
5 Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.
6 There are many who say, "Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"
6 Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,
7 You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
7 More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
8 At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.