Psalms 4
Theme: Rejoicing in God’s protection and peace. We can place our confidence in God because he will listen when we call on him.
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.
1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. +
2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. +
3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. +
4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. +
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. +
6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. +
7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. +
8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. +