Psalms 4

¹ [For the choirmaster For strings Psalm Of David] When I cal , answer me, God, upholder of my right. Inmy distress you have set me at large; take pity on me and hear my prayer!

² Children of men, how long will you be heavy of heart, why love what is vain and chase afteril usions?Pause

³ Realise that Yahweh performs wonders for his faithful, Yahweh listens when I call to him.

⁴ Be careful not to sin, speak in your hearts, and on your beds keep silence.Pause

⁵ Loyally offer sacrifices, and trust in Yahweh.

⁶ Many keep saying, 'Who wil put happiness before our eyes?' Let the light of your face shine on us.Yahweh,

⁷ to my heart you are a richer joy than al their corn and new wine.

⁸ In peace I lie down and at once fall asleep, for it is you and none other, Yahweh, who make me restsecure.