• Psalm 4
• Cum invocarem

¹ Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *

you set me free when I am hard-pressed;

have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

² "You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *

how long will you worship dumb idols

and run after false gods?"

³ Know that the LORD does wonders for the faithful; *

when I call upon the LORD, he will hear me.

⁴ Tremble, then, and do not sin; *

speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.

⁵ Offer the appointed sacrifices *

and put your trust in the LORD.

⁶ Many are saying,

"Oh, that we might see better times!" *

Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O LORD.

⁷ You have put gladness in my heart, *

more than when grain and wine and oil increase.

⁸ I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *

for only you, LORD, make me dwell in safety.