1 PSALM 4 Evening Prayer of Trust in God. To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have freed me when I was hemmed inandrelieved me when I was in distress;Be gracious to me and hear [and respond to] my prayer.
2 O sons of men, how long will my honorandglory be [turned into] shame?How longwill you [my enemies] love worthless (vain, futile) things and seek deceptionandlies? Selah.
3 But know that the Lhas set apart for Himself [and dealt wonderfully with] the godly man [the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right].The Lhearsandresponds when I call to Him.
4 Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. Selah.
5 Offer righteous sacrifices;Trust [confidently] in the L.
6 Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see some good!”Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O L.
7 You have put joy in my heart,More than [others know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.
8 In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep,For You alone, O L, make me dwell in safetyandconfident trust.