Psalm 4


Evening Prayer of Trust in God.

1For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

aAnswer me when bI call, O God 2of my righteousness!
You have 3crelieved me in my distress;
Be dgracious to me and ehear my prayer.


2
O sons of men, how long will amy 1honor become ba reproach?
How long will you love cwhat is worthless and aim at ddeception? 2Selah.

3
But know that the Lord has 1aset apart the bgodly man for Himself;
The Lord chears when I call to Him.


4
1aTremble, 2band do not sin;
3cMeditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5
Offer 1the asacrifices of righteousness,
And btrust in the Lord.


6
Many are saying, “aWho will show us any good?”
bLift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!

7
You have put agladness in my heart,
More than when their grain and new wine abound.

8
In peace I will 1both alie down and sleep,
For You alone, O Lord, make me to bdwell in safety.
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