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Psalms 4

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.

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