Psalm 4

An Evening Prayer

1 Answer me when I pray to you, my God who does what is right.
Make things easier for me when I am in trouble. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 People, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is false and look for new lies? Selah

3 You know that the Lord has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him. The Lord listens when I pray to him.

4 When you are angry, do not sin. Think about these things quietly as you go to bed. Selah

5 Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord and trust the Lord.

6 Many people ask, “Who will give us anything good?” Lord, be kind to us.

7 But you have made me very happy, happier than they are, even with all their grain and new wine.
8 I go to bed and sleep in peace, because, Lord, only you keep me safe.

Psalm 4

1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah

3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah 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 Jehovah.

6 Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.