Psalm 4

Evening Prayer of Trust in God.

# 4:0 I.e., Belonging to the choir director’s anthology For the music director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Answer me when I call, God *4:1 I.e., who maintains my rightof my righteousness!

You have *4:1 Lit made room forrelieved me in my distress;

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 You sons of man, how long will my *4:2 Or gloryhonor be treated as an insult?

How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie? Selah

3 But know that the Lord has *4:3 Another reading is dealt wonderfully withset apart the godly person for Himself;

The Lord hears when I call to Him.

4 *4:4 I.e., with anger or fearTremble, *4:4 Or butand do not sin;

* 4:4 Lit Speak Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

5 Offer *4:5 Or righteous sacrificesthe sacrifices of righteousness,

And trust in the Lord.

6 Many are saying, "Who will show us anything good?"

Lift up the light of Your face upon us, Lord!

7 You have put joy in my heart,

More than when their grain and new wine are abundant.

8 In peace I will *4:8 Or at the same timeboth lie down and sleep,

For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety.