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Psalms 4
Psalm 4
A Night Prayer
For the choir director: with stringed instruments.(a) A Davidic psalm.
1 Answer me when I call,
God, who vindicates me.[a](b)
You freed me from affliction;(c)
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?(d)
How long will you love what is worthless(e)
and pursue a lie?
3 Know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for Himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to Him.
4 Be angry[b] and do not sin;(f)
on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still.(g)
5 Offer sacrifices in righteousness[c](h)
and trust in the Lord.(i)
6 Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?"
Look on us with favor, Lord.(j)
7 You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and new wine abound.(k)
8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace,(l)
for You alone, Lord, make me live in safety.(m)
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