Psalms 4 {A Davidic Psalm{ When I called, He answered me, Elohim of my righteousness; In my distress, You made a wideness for me; Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.

CLV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ {A Davidic Psalm{ When I called, He answered me, Elohim of my righteousness; In my distress, You made a wideness for me; Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer. ² Sons of man, how long, turning my glory into mortification, Shall you love empty words and seek after a lie? {Interlude{ " ³ Now know that Yahweh has distinguished the benign one for Himself; Yahweh, He shall hear when I call to Him. ⁴ Be astounded, Yet do not sin; Commune in your heart on your bed, And be still. {Interlude{ " ⁵ Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in Yahweh. ⁶ Many are saying, Shall anyone show us good? Lift up the light of Your countenance over us, O Yahweh. ⁷ You have placed rejoicing in my heart, More than in the season when their grain and their grape juice multiplied. ⁸ Let me lie down and sleep in peace at once. For You, O Yahweh, alone are causing me to dwell in serenity. {Permanent, Concerning the Allotments{ "