መዝሙር 4

Lying down in peace

¹For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. ²When I call, answer me, God who stands up for my right! When I was hemmed in, you gave me room. Show me grace now and listen to my prayer. ³You people, how long will my honor be dragged into disgrace? How long will you love empty things and go looking for lies? Selah ⁴Be sure of this: the LORD has set apart the one who is faithful to him as his own. The LORD will hear me when I call to him. ⁵Tremble, and do not sin. Lying on your bed, reason it out in your own heart, and be still. Selah^{a 6}Bring sacrifices as they should be brought, and rely on the LORD. ⁷Many are saying, “Who will let us see good times?” LORD, turn your shining face toward us. ⁸The joy you have put in my heart is greater than theirs at harvest, when grain and new wine overflow. ⁹I will lie down in peace and fall asleep at once, because it is you, LORD, and you alone, who let me live in safety.^b