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Psalm 4


1 For the end, a Song of David among the Psalms.

2 When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me:

thou hast made room for me in tribulation;

pity me, and hearken to my prayer.

3 O ye sons of men, how long will ye be [1]slow of heart?

wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood?

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4 But know ye that the Lord hath done wondrous things for his holy one:

the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.

5 [2]Be ye angry, and sin not;

feel compunction upon your beds

for what ye say in your hearts.

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6 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness,

and trust in the Lord.

7 Many say, Who will show us good things?

the light of thy countenance, O Lord, hath been manifested towards us.

8 Thou hast put gladness into my heart:

they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.

9 I will [3]both lie down in peace and sleep:

for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.

Notes

  1. 4:3 slow of heart: lit. heavy of heart ↩
  2. 4:5 See Eph. 4:26 ↩
  3. 4:9 both: or, at the same time ↩