Psalm 4:1-8

To the director; to be accompanied with stringed instruments. A melody of David. 4  When I call, answer me, O my righteous God.+ Make a way of escape* for me in my distress. Show me favor and hear my prayer.  2  You sons of men, how long will you turn my honor into humiliation? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is false? (Selah)  3  Know that Jehovah will treat his loyal one in a special way;*Jehovah will hear when I call to him.  4  Be agitated, but do not sin.+ Have your say in your heart, upon your bed, and keep silent. (Selah)  5  Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,And trust in Jehovah.+  6  There are many saying: “Who will show us anything good?” Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Jehovah.+  7  You have filled my heart with greater rejoicingThan those who have an abundant harvest of grain and new wine.  8  I will lie down and sleep in peace,+For you alone, O Jehovah, make me dwell in security.+

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Lit., “Make broad space.”
Or “distinguish his loyal one; set his loyal one apart for himself.”

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