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Psalm 4

Evening Prayer of Trust in God.

(a)4:0 I.e., Belonging to the choir director’s anthologyFor the music director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

Answer me when I call, God (b)4:1 I.e., who maintains my rightof my righteousness!

You have (c)4:1 Lit made room forrelieved me in my distress;

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.Psa 3:1

¶You sons of man, how long will my (d)4:2 Or gloryhonor be treated as an insult?

How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie? SelahJob 27:12

But know that the Lord has (e)4:3 Another reading is dealt wonderfully withset apart the godly person for Himself;

The Lord hears when I call to Him.

¶(f)4:4 I.e., with anger or fearTremble, (g)4:4 Or butand do not sin;

(h)4:4 Lit SpeakMeditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. SelahEph 4:26

Offer (i)4:5 Or righteous sacrificesthe sacrifices of righteousness,

And trust in the Lord.Psa 51:17; Psa 62:8

¶Many are saying, “Who will show us anything good?”

Lift up the light of Your face upon us, Lord!Psa 31:16; Mat 6:10

You have put joy in my heart,

More than when their grain and new wine are abundant.

In peace I will (j)4:8 Or at the same timeboth lie down and sleep,

For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety.Job 11:19