Many say, Who will show us any [a]good? but Lord, lift up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Thou hast given me more joy of heart, than they have had, when their wheat and their wine did abound.

I will lay me down, and also sleep in peace: for thou, [b]Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:6 The multitude seek worldly wealth, but David setteth his felicity in God’s favor.
  2. Psalm 4:8 This word in Hebrew may be referred to God, as it is here translated, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyful alone, as if he had many about him, because the Lord is with him.

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
    Let the light of your face shine on us.(A)
Fill my heart(B) with joy(C)
    when their grain and new wine(D) abound.

In peace(E) I will lie down and sleep,(F)
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.(G)

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