Psalm 4 | New International Version

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

1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods*?*

3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.

4 Tremble and* do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.

6 Many, Lord, are asking, ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ Let the light of your face shine on us.

7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

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New International Reader’s Version

For the director of music. A psalm of David to be played on stringed instruments.

1 My faithful God, answer me when I call out to you. Give me rest from my trouble. Have mercy on me. Hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love what will certainly fail you? How long will you pray to statues of gods?

3 Remember that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself. The LORD hears me when I call out to him.

4 Tremble and do not sin. When you are in bed, look deep down inside yourself and be silent.

5 Offer to the LORD the sacrifices that godly people offer. Trust in him.

6 LORD, many are asking, ‘Who will make us successful?’ LORD, may you do good things for us.

7 Fill my heart with joy when the people have lots of corn and fresh wine.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep. LORD, you alone keep me safe.

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