Psalm 4
New International Version

Psalm 4^[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

¹Answer me^(A)when I call to you,
my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;^(B)
have mercy^(C)on me and hear my prayer.^(D)

²How long will you people turn my glory^(E)into shame?^(F)
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods^[b]?^[c]^(G)
³Know that theLordhas set apart his faithful servant^(H)for himself;
theLordhears^(I)when I call to him.

⁴Tremble and^[d]do not sin;^(J)
    when you are on your beds,^(K)
    search your hearts and be silent.
⁵Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in theLord.^(L)

⁶Many,Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.^(M)
⁷Fill my heart^(N)with joy^(O)
when their grain and new wine^(P)abound.

⁸In peace^(Q)I will lie down and sleep,^(R)
for you alone,Lord,
make me dwell in safety.^(S)

Footnotes

Psalm 4:1In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
Psalm 4:2Orseek lies
Psalm 4:2The Hebrew hasSelah(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
Psalm 4:4OrIn your anger(see Septuagint)