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Psalms 4

The Message Bible MSG

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 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 Look at this: look Who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.

4 Complain if you must, but don't lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking.

5 Build your case before God and wait for his verdict.

6 Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough,

7 More joy in one ordinary day Than they get in all their shopping sprees.

8 At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.

King James Version KJV

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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