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Psalms 4

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1 To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods
3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him.
3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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