Psalm 4 4 Psalms Book 1 Catholic Public Domain Version Answer Me When I Call! 1 CPDV In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
2 CPDV Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause BSB BSB: How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 CPDV And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him. BSB BSB: Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 CPDV Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. Pause BSB BSB: Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5 CPDV Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?” BSB BSB: Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 CPDV The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart. BSB BSB: Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 CPDV By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied. BSB BSB: You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 CPDV In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope. BSB BSB: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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