# Psalm 4 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 
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1. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! 
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2. O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah 
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3. But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. 
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4. Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah 
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5. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD. 
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6. There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!” 
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7. You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. 
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8. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. 

(ESV)