Psalm 04

For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness.
Give me relief from my distress.
Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?
Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood?
Selah.

3 But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly:
Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin.
Search your own heart on your bed, and be still.
Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.
Put your trust in Yahweh.

6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?”
Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

7 You have put gladness in my heart,
more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep,
for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.