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Psalms 4 · American Standard Version (1901)

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Psalms 4

  1. 1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

  2. 2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? [How long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah

  3. 3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

  4. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah

  5. 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

  6. 6 Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

  7. 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than [they have] when their grain and their new wine are increased.

  8. 8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.

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