To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

Psalms 4:1: Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Psalms 4:2: O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

Psalms 4:3: But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

Psalms 4:4: Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Psalms 4:5: Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

Psalms 4:6: There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Psalms 4:7: Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

Psalms 4:8: I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.