Psalm 4 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

Psa 4:1

Psa 4:1For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

Answer me when I call to you,
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

Psa 4:2

Psa 4:2How long will you people ruin my reputation?
How long will you make groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies?
Interlude

Psa 4:3

Psa 4:3You can be sure of this:
The LORD set apart the godly for himself.
The LORD will answer when I call to him.

Psa 4:4

Psa 4:4Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and remain silent.
Interlude

Psa 4:5

Psa 4:5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,
and trust the LORD.

Psa 4:6

Psa 4:6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
Let your face smile on us, LORD.

Psa 4:7

Psa 4:7You have given me greater joy
than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

Psa 4:8

Psa 4:8In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

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