Psalm 4

Living Bible

4 O God, you have declared me perfect in your eyes;^[a] you have always cared for me in my distress; now hear me as I call again. Have mercy on me. Hear my prayer.

²The Lord God asks, “Sons of men, will you forever turn my glory into shame by worshiping these silly idols, when every claim that’s made for them is false?”

³Mark this well: The Lord has set apart the redeemed for himself. Therefore he will listen to me and answer when I call to him. ⁴Stand before the Lord in awe,^[b] and do not sin against him. Lie quietly upon your bed in silent meditation. ⁵Put your trust in the Lord, and offer him pleasing sacrifices.

⁶Many say that God will never help us. Prove them wrong,^[c] O Lord, by letting the light of your face shine down upon us. ⁷Yes, the gladness you have given me is far greater than their joys at harvest time as they gaze at their bountiful crops. ⁸I will lie down in peace and sleep, for though I am alone, O Lord, you will keep me safe.

Footnotes

Psalm 4:1 O God, you have declared me perfect in your eyes, literally, “God of my righteousness.”
Psalm 4:4 Stand before the Lord in awe, literally, “Be angry.”
Psalm 4:6 Prove them wrong, implied.