Friday, November 11, 2016

Psalm 4 ... Viewing the works of God through scripture

1 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.
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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