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Psalm 4
International Children’s Bible

An Evening Prayer

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A song of David.

4 Answer me when I pray to you,
    my God who does what is right.
Lift the load that I carry.
    Be kind to me and hear my prayer.

2 People, how long will you turn my honor into shame?
    You love what is false, and you look for new lies. Selah
3 You know that the Lord has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him.
    The Lord listens when I pray to him.
4 When you are angry, do not sin.
    Think about these things quietly
    as you go to bed. Selah
5 Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord.
    And trust the Lord.

6 Many people ask,
    “Who will give us anything good?
    Lord, be kind to us.”
7 But you have made me very happy.
    I am happier than they are,
    even with all their grain and wine.
8 I go to bed and sleep in peace.
    Lord, only you keep me safe.

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Psalm 4[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1 Answer me(A) when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;(B)
    have mercy(C) on me and hear my prayer.(D)

2 How long will you people turn my glory(E) into shame?(F)
    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[b]?[c](G)
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(H) for himself;
    the Lord hears(I) when I call to him.

4 Tremble and[d] do not sin;(J)
    when you are on your beds,(K)
    search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
    and trust in the Lord.(L)

6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
    Let the light of your face shine on us.(M)
7 Fill my heart(N) with joy(O)
    when their grain and new wine(P) abound.

8 In peace(Q) I will lie down and sleep,(R)
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.(S)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
  2. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  3. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  4. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)
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