Psalm 4

To the chief singer, on stringed instruments. A psalm of Dawiḏ.

 1  Answer me when I call, O Elohim of my righteousness! You gave relief to me when I was in distress; Show favour to me, and hear my prayer.

2  Till when, O you sons of men, Would you turn my esteem to shame, Would you love emptiness, seek falsehood? Selah.

3  But know that יהוה has separated a kind one for Himself; יהוה hears when I call to Him.

4  Tremble, and do not sin. Speak within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5  Offer slaughterings of righteousness, And trust in יהוה.

6  Many are saying, "Who would show us good?" יהוה, lift up the light of Your face upon us.

7  You have put more gladness in my heart, Than in the season that their grain and wine increased.

8  I lie down in peace altogether, and sleep; For You alone, O יהוה, make me dwell in safety.