Psalm 4 – An Evening Prayer

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For the leader, with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

4 Answer my cry,

God, my defender.

Often from straits you have brought me

to spacious places.

So now show me your favour

and hear my prayer.

2 How long, you proud people,

will my honour be stained

by the slanders you love,

and the lies that you follow? Selah

3 See! The Lord has shown me

his wonderful kindness:

the Lord hears,

when I call to him.

4 Sin not in your anger:

but speak in your heart

on your bed, and be still. Selah

5 Offer true sacrifice,

trust in the Lord.

6 Many are longing

for fortune to smile.

Lift upon us

the light of your face.

7 You have put in my heart, Lord,

a deeper joy

than was theirs who had corn

and wine in abundance.

8 So in peace I will

lie down and sleep;

for you, Lord, keep me

safe.