PSALM 4

Confident Plea for Deliverance from Enemies

Psalm 4:1 Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You have given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 4:2 O sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies?

Psalm 4:3 But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.

Psalm 4:4 Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent.

Psalm 4:5 Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.

Psalm 4:6 There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O LORD!”

Psalm 4:7 You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.

Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.