Psalms Chapter 4

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

4:1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

(a) Among those who were appointed to sing the psalms and to play on instruments, one was appointed chief to set the tune, and to begin: who had the charge because he was most excellent and he began this psalm on the instrument called Neginoth or in a tune so called.

(b) You who are the defender of my just cause. (c) Both of mind and body.

4:2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.

(e) Though your enterprises please you, yet God will bring them to nothing.

4:3 But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

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

(h) Cease your rage.

4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.

4:6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

(k) The multitude seeks worldly wealth, but David sets his happiness in God’s favour.

4:7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

4:8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

(l) This word in Hebrew may be referred to God, as it is here translated, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyfully alone, as if he had many about him, because the Lord is with him.