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Bay Psalm Book: Psalm 4

Psalme 4

To the cheife Musicain on Neginoth, a psalme of David.

1 God of my justice, when I call answer me: when distrest thou hast inlarg’d me, shew me grace, and heare thou my request.

2 Ye Sonnes of men, my glory turne to shame how long will you? how long will ye love vanity, and still deceit pursue?

3 But know, the Lord doth for himselfe set by his gracious saint: the Lord will heare when I to him doe poure out my complaint.

4 Be stirred up, but doe not sinne, consider seriouslie: within your heart upon your bed; and wholly silent be

5 Let sacrifices of justice, for sacrifices be, and confidently put your trust on Iehovah doe ye.

6 Many there be that say o who, will cause us good to see: the light, Lord, of thy countenance let on us lifted be.

7 Thou hast put gladnesse in my heart, more then the time wherein their corne, and also their new wine, have much increased bin.

8 In peace with him I will lye downe, and take my sleepe will I: For thou Lord mak’st me dwell alone in confident safety.