Psalm 4

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

¹Answer me when I call to you,

O God who declares me innocent.

Free me from my troubles.

Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

²How long will you people ruin my reputation?

How long will you make groundless accusations?

How long will you continue your lies? Interlude

³You can be sure of this:

The Lord set apart the godly for himself.

The Lord will answer when I call to him.

⁴Don’t sin by letting anger control you.

Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

⁵Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,

and trust the Lord.

⁶Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”

Let your face smile on us, Lord.

⁷You have given me greater joy

than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

⁸In peace I will lie down and sleep,

for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.