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Psalms 4

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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.

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.

O ye sons of men , how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity , and seek after leasing? Selah.

Sons of men ! till when `is' my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing , ye seek a lie. Selah.

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

And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself . Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.

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

`Tremble ye , and do not sin;' Say ye `thus' in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent . Selah.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD .

Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah .

There be many that say , Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Many are saying , ` Who doth show us good? ' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased .

Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied .

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

In peace together I lie down and sleep , For Thou, O Jehovah , alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell !

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