The Safety of the Faithful

To the[a]Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me inmydistress;
[b]Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

How long, O you sons of men,
Will you turnmy glory to shame?
How longwill you love worthlessness
Andseek falsehood?Selah
But know that(A)theLordhas[c]set apart for Himself him who is godly;
TheLordwill hear when I call to Him.

(B)Be[d]angry, and do not sin.
(C)Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.Selah
Offer(D)the sacrifices of righteousness,
And(E)put your trust in theLord.

There aremany who say,
“Who will show usanygood?”
(F)Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
You have put(G)gladness in my heart,
More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
(H)I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
(I)For You alone, OLord, make me dwell in safety.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1Choir Director
  2. Psalm 4:1Be gracious to me
  3. Psalm 4:3Many Heb. mss., LXX, Tg., Vg.made wonderful
  4. Psalm 4:4Lit.TrembleorBe agitated

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