Psalm 4:1-8

To the Chief Musician: with stringed instruments. A Melody of David. 4  When I cry answer me, O mine own righteous God, In a strait place thou hast made room for me, Shew me favour and hear my prayer. 2  Ye sons of the great! how long turning my glory to contempt Will ye love emptiness, will ye seek falsehood? [Selah. 3  Know ye then that Yahweh hath set apart the man of lovingkindness for himself: Yahweh will hear when I cry to him. 4  Be deeply moved but do not sin,—Ponder in your own heart upon your bed, and be silent. [Selah. 5  Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness; And put your trust in Yahweh. 6  Multitudes are saying, Who will shew us prosperity? Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, O Yahweh. 7  Thou hast put gladness in my heart,—Beyond the season when their corn and their new wine have increased. 8  In peace will I lay me down and at once sleep; For thou Yahweh alone wilt cause me in security to dwell.

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