Psalms 4

Psalm 4

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

1 Answer me when I call to you,

    O God who declares me innocent.

Free me from my troubles.

    Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people ruin my reputation?

    How long will you make groundless accusations?

    3 How long will you continue your lies? Interlude

 

You can be sure of this:

    The Lord set apart the godly for himself.

    The Lord will answer when I call to him.

4 Don’t sin by letting anger control you.

    Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude

 

5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,

    and trust the Lord.

6 Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”

    Let your face smile on us, Lord.

 

7 You have given me greater joy

    than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

 

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,

    for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Little Notes:

4:1- God will always hear my prayers.

4:2- Things like this happen to those who love God, but this doesn't mean God has left me. Amazingly, these things only happen for my ultimate good.

4:3- A great promise. Looking back, I know God has been faithful and good.

4:7- The joy and happiness in getting new things last for a short time. But a true love for God and all He is and does doesn't die. God's love for me is endless and perfect. 

4:8- The One who can and does give true peace is God. He will keep me safe. I will always be His.