Psalms
Chapter 4World English Bible
Berean Standard Bible
1Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.
How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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