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Psalm 4

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

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 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

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

3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

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

4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

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

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

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

6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

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

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

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

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

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

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