Psalm 4

¹Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *you set me free when I am hard-pressed; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

²“You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *how long will you worship dumb idols and run after false gods?”

³Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

⁴Tremble, then, and do not sin; *speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.

⁵Offer the appointed sacrifices *and put your trust in the Lord.

⁶Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see better times!” *Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.

⁷You have put gladness in my heart, *more than when grain and wine and oil increase.

⁸I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.