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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
1 Ref To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. -- A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer.
2 Ref Sons of men! till when `is' my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. Selah.
3 Ref And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
4 Ref `Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye `thus' in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.
5 Ref Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
6 Ref Many are saying, `Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
7 Ref Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 Ref In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!