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Apoteichisis

The Old Testament

Psalms 4

ΨΑΛΜΟΙ · 4

Brenton 4:1

For the end, a Song of David among the Psalms.

Brenton 4:2

When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer.

Brenton 4:3

O ye sons of men, how long will ye be slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.

Source notes (1)
  • Lit. heavy of heart.
Brenton 4:4

But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.

Brenton 4:5

Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. Pause.

Brenton 4:6

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.

Brenton 4:7

Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.

Brenton 4:8

Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.

Brenton 4:9

I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.

Source notes (1)
  • Or, at the same time.

Brenton supplied wording, small capitals, translation notes, Greek wording, and edition-specific verse identifiers are retained. Parallel passages keep each edition's own references. Editions and sources.