Psalm 4 4 Psalms Book 1 unfoldingWord® Simplified Text Answer Me When I Call! 1 UST Righteous God, respond to me when I pray to you. You who have{ always} rescued me when I was distressed, act mercifully toward me and pay attention to what I pray. 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 UST How long will you mortal people dishonor me instead of honoring me? How long will you love what is useless, and chase lies? Selah BSB BSB: How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah
3 UST You all should know that Yahweh treats people who are faithful to him as special to him. Yahweh will pay attention when I pray to him. BSB BSB: Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
4 UST You should be afraid of Yahweh, and{ because of that} stop sinning! While you lie on your bed, examine what you are thinking and stop accusing{ me}. Selah BSB BSB: Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
5 UST Instead, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices and continually trust him. BSB BSB: Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 UST Many people are wishing for something good to happen. Yahweh, please do good things for us! BSB BSB: Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
7 UST You have made me very joyful, even more than{ these complainers are} when they have plenty of food and drink. BSB BSB: You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.
8 UST I can lie down at night and sleep without worrying because{ I know that} it is only you, Yahweh, who keeps me safe. BSB BSB: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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