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

2 \\4:1\\To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. 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.

3 \\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 falsehood? Selah.

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

5 \\4:4\\Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

6 \\4:5\\Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

7 \\4:6\\There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance.

8 \\4:7\\Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their corn and their wine increased.

9 \\4:8\\I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety.