Psalms 4

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

1 Ref <To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.> Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.

2 Ref O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)

3 Ref See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.

4 Ref Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)

5 Ref Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.

6 Ref There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.

7 Ref Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.

8 Ref I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

1 Ref Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large `when I was' in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2 Ref O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? `How long' will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah

3 Ref But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

4 Ref Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

5 Ref Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

6 Ref Many there are that say, Who will show us `any' good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Ref Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than `they have' when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 Ref In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 5 For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.

World English Bible (WEB)

1 Ref > Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 Ref You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.

3 Ref But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

4 Ref Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Ref Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.

6 Ref Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.

7 Ref You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 Ref In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

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