Sunday, April 27, 2014

Psalm 4

Answer me when I call to you,
God of mine, granter of justice!

When troubles crowd and constrict me
You always free me and clear the way.
Therefore, have mercy upon me

And hear my prayer!

O people, how much longer will you persist
In scorning my glorious achievements,
Besmirching my honor and character?
How much longer will you pursue falsehoods
And cling to illusions?

Know that God brings to his side the godly,
Protecting those who are loyal to him:
When I call out to him, he listens and heeds.

"Respect the law and do no wrong."

Say that silently to your heart
As you lie meditating in bed.

Make the proper sacrifices,
And put your trust in the divine.

Many folks complain, "When we will see better times?
Please God, let the light from your face beam upon us!"
But you have gladdened my heart and brought me more joy
Than the richest harvests of the field and vineyard,
For when I go to bed at night,
I fall into a peaceful sleep. ---
All because of you, Jehovah,  and you alone,
Can I live in such confident security!

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