PSALM 4 [†] Answer me when I call, O God of my  f righteousness!

You have  g given me relief when I was in distress.

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

2[†] O men, [1] how long shall my honor be turned into shame?

How long will you love vain words and seek after  h lies? Selah

3[†] But know that the LORD has  i set apart  j the godly for himself;

the LORD hears when I call to him.

4[†]  k Be angry, [2] and do not sin;

 l ponder in your own hearts  m on your beds, and be silent. Selah

5 Offer  n right sacrifices,

and put your  o trust in the LORD.

6[†] There are many who say, “Who will show us some good?

 p Lift up  q the light of your face upon us, O LORD!”

7[^][†] You have put  r more joy in my heart

than they have when their grain and wine abound.

8 In peace I will both  s lie down and sleep;

for you alone, O LORD, make me  t dwell in safety.

To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David.