Psalmen 4

Psalmüberschrift: To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1. ¹When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
2. ²Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [ergänzt: to be put] to shame? [ergänzt: How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah.
3. ³But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [ergänzt: man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
4. ⁴Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5. ⁵Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
6. ⁶Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
7. ⁷Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
8. ⁸In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.

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