Psalms

Chapter 4

  1. 1

    (To the choir-master. On stringed instruments. A psalm. Of David.1)

  2. 2

    When I call on thy name, listen to me, O God, and grant redress; still, in time of trouble, thou hast brought me relief; have pity on me now, and hear my prayer.

  3. 3

    Great ones of the world, will your hearts always be hardened,2 will you never cease setting your heart on shadows, following a lie?

  4. 4

    To the souls he loves, be sure the Lord shews wondrous favour; whenever I call on his name, the Lord will hear me.

  5. 5

    Tremble, and sin no more; take thought, as you lie awake, in the silence of your hearts.

  6. 6

    Offer sacrifices with due observance, and put your trust in the Lord. There are many that cry out for a sight of better times;

  7. 7

    do thou, then, Lord, shew us the sunshine of thy favour.

  8. 8

    Never did rich harvests of corn and wine bring gladness like the gladness thou puttest into my heart.

  9. 9

    Even as I lie down, sleep comes, and with sleep tranquillity;

  10. 10

    what need, Lord, of aught but thyself to bring me confidence?