Psalms 4

To the director.[12] With stringed instruments. A song of David.[13]

<1> God, you showed I was innocent.

You gave me relief from all my troubles.

So listen to my prayer again

when I call to you for help.

Be kind to me.

<2> Honorable men,[14] how long will you try to dishonor me?

Do you enjoy wasting your time

searching for new lies against me?

Selah[15]

<3> You know the Lord listens to his loyal servant.

The Lord hears me when I pray to him.

<4> If something is bothering you,

then be angry,[16] but don't sin.

Think about it when you go to bed,

and then calm down.

Selah

<5> Give the right sacrifices[17] to God,

and trust in the Lord!

<6> Many people say,

"I wish I could enjoy the good life.

Lord, give us some of those blessings."[18]

<7> But you have made me happier

than they will ever be with all their wine and grain.

<8> When I go to bed

I sleep in peace, because, Lord, you keep me safe.