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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 call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me 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 ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude

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 You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer 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 Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

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

5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD .

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

6 Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD .

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

7 You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

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

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.