Psalms 4
The psalmist calls out to God for mercy and to hear his prayer, expressing trust that God will respond. He rebukes those who seek vanity and shame him, but affirms that God sets apart the godly and hears their cries. The psalmist advises others to stand in awe, refrain from sin, and trust in the Lord, who brings gladness and safety.
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.
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