The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 4 -

Answer me when I call!

In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David.(a)

When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.

Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause

And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.

Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. Pause

Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”

The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.

By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.

In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.(b)

For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.(c)

Footnotes

(a)4:1 For David, or to David:That is, inspired to David himself, or to be sung.(Challoner)

(b)4:9 Or, ‘In peace, in the very same, I will sleep and I will rest.’(Conte)

(c)4:10 The term ‘singulariter’ could refer to God who alone establishes me in hope, or it could refer to being established in hope alone or in hope in a singular manner.(Conte)

Answer me when I call!

Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.

But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to him.

Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.

Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.