Psa 4 | CPDV | STEP | In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 4

Cum invocarem.

The prophet teaches us to flee to God in tribulation, with confidence in him.

1 In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. ^{▼▼4:1 For David, or to David: That is, inspired to David himself, or to be sung.(Challoner)}

2 When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me.
In tribulation, you have enlarged me.
Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
3 Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart,
so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false?

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4 And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one.
The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
5 Be angry, and do not be willing to sin.
The things that you say in your hearts:
be sorry for them on your beds.

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6 Offer the sacrifice of justice,
and hope in the Lord.

Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
7 The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us.
You have given joy to my heart.
8 By the fruit of their grain, wine,
and oil, they have been multiplied.
9 In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. ^{▼▼4:9Or, ‘In peace, in the very same, I will sleep and I will rest.’(Conte)}
10 For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope. ^{▼▼4:10The term ‘singulariter’ could refer to God who alone establishes me in hope, or it could refer to being established in hope alone or in hope in a singular manner.(Conte)}