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

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.