Psalm 4

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

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

²How 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?
³Remember that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself.
    The Lord hears me when I call out to him.

⁴Tremble and do not sin.
    When you are in bed,
    look deep down inside yourself and be silent.
⁵Offer to the Lord the sacrifices that godly people offer.
    Trust in him.

⁶Lord, many are asking, “Who will make us successful?”
    Lord, may you do good things for us.
⁷Fill my heart with joy
    when the people have lots of grain and fresh wine.
⁸In peace I will lie down and sleep.
    Lord, you alone keep me safe.