PSALM 4

 

Hear me when I call upon you,

O God of my righteousness,

who raised me up

in my anguish.

Have mercy on me

and hear my prayer.

People, how long

will you turn my glory

into shame?

Why do you love vanity

and follow lies?

But know that the Lord

has set apart

his devout ones.

The Lord will hear me

when I call upon him.

Tremble, and do not sin,

commune with your own hearts,

upon your beds,

and be silent.

Make offerings

of righteousness,

and trust

in the Lord.

Many say,

"Who has shown us good things?"

Raise over us the light

of your face, O Lord!

You have given joy

to my heart;

in their time,

grain and wine

have multiplied.

In peace I will lie down

and sleep,

for you, O Lord,

have made me safe.

Translation Copyright © 2023 by Donald C. Traxler.