Psalm 4 4 Psalms Book 1 Darby Translation Answer Me When I Call! 1 DBY To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear 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 DBY Ye sons of men, till when is my glory to be put to shame? How long will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah. BSB BSB: How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 DBY But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. BSB BSB: Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 DBY Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah. BSB BSB: Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5 DBY Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah. BSB BSB: Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 DBY Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah. BSB BSB: Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 DBY Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance. BSB BSB: You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 DBY In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety. BSB BSB: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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