Psalm 4

Common English Bible

² How long, you people,
    will my reputation be insulted?
How long will you continue
    to love what is worthless
    and go after lies? Selah
³ Know this: the Lord takes
    personal care of the faithful.
The Lord will hear me
    when I cry out to him.
⁴ So be afraid, and don’t sin!
    Think hard about it in your bed
    and weep over it! Selah
⁵ Bring righteous offerings,
    and trust the Lord!

⁶ Many people say,
    “We can’t find goodness anywhere.
    The light of your face has left us, Lord!”^[a]
7 But you have filled my heart with more joy
    than when their wheat and wine are everywhere!
⁸ I will lie down and fall asleep in peace
    because you alone, Lord, let me live in safety.