Psalm 4_1 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A Night Prayer

For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

¹ Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me.  , You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

² How long, exalted ones,  will my honour be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? Selah

³ Know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him.

⁴ Be angry  and do not sin; reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent.  Selah

⁵ Offer sacrifices in righteousness  , and trust in the  Lord.

⁶ Many are asking, ‘Who can show us anything good? ’ Let the light of your face shine on us,  Lord.

⁷ You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound.

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