Psalms 4

Psalm 4

A Night Prayer

For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

¹Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.²

³How long, exalted ones, will my honor be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? Selah⁴

⁵Know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him.⁶

⁷Be angry and do not sin; reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent. Selah⁸

⁹Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the Lord.¹⁰

¹¹Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?” Let the light of your face shine on us, Lord.¹²

¹³You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound.¹⁴

¹⁵I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety.¹⁶