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Psalms 4

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1For the end, a Song of David among [the ]Psalms.
1For the End, a Song of David among [the ]Psalms. When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: you have made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and listen to my prayer.
2When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer.
2O you⌃ sons of men, how long [will you⌃ be] slow of heart? therefore do you⌃ love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.
3O ye sons of men, how long [will ye be] slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.
3But know you⌃ that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4Be you⌃ angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what you⌃ say in your hearts. Pause.
5Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. Pause.
5Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
6Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
6Many say, Who will show us good things? the light of your countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7You have put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for you, Lord, only have caused me to dwell securely.