Psalm 4

A Night Prayer

For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic psalm.

1 Answer me when I call,
God, who vindicates me.
You freed me from affliction;
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?
[How long] will you love what is worthless
and pursue a lie? Selah
3 Know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for Himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to Him.
4 Be angry and do not sin;
on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah

5 Offer sacrifices in righteousness
and trust in the Lord.

6 Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?"
Look on us with favor, Lord.

7 You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace,
for You alone, Lord, make me live in safety.

Psalm 4

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David.

1 When I call out, answer me,
O God who vindicates me!
Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place.
Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

2 You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame?
How long will you love what is worthless
and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

3 Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor;
the Lord responds when I cry out to him.

4 Tremble with fear and do not sin!
Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

5 Offer the prescribed sacrifices
and trust in the Lord!

6 Many say, “Who can show us anything good?”
Smile upon us, Lord!

7 You make me happier
than those who have abundant grain and wine.

8 I will lie down and sleep peacefully,
for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.