THE BOOK OF PSALMS

Psalms 4-6

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

1 ¶ Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you freed me from affliction when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2 O you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? how long will you love what you imagine, and devote yourself to lies? Selah.

3 You should know that the LORD has set the one who is godly apart for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him.

4 Stand in awe, and do not sin: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

6 ¶ There are many who say, Who can show us anything good? LORD, let the light of your face shine upon us.

7 You have put more joy in my heart, than a season with plenty of new wine and grain.

8 I can lie down to sleep in peace: because you alone, LORD, enable me to live without fear.

Psalm 5

To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.

1 ¶ Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.

2 Hear the sound of my cry, my King, and my God: for to you do I pray.

3 You will hear my voice in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will direct my prayer to you, and will look up.

4 For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness: nor will evil dwell with you.

5 The foolish will not stand in your sight: you hate all who do evil.

6 You will destroy those who tell lies: the LORD will detest the bloody and deceitful man.

7 ¶ But as for me, I will enter your house through the abundance of your mercy: and in the fear of you I will worship in your holy temple.

8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way level before me.

9 For there is nothing in their mouth worthy of belief; treachery is in their heart; their throat is an open grave; when they talk they flatter.

10 Destroy them, O God; let them fall through their own schemes; cast them out because of their many transgressions; for they have rebelled against you.

11 But let all those who put their trust in you rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them: let those who love your name be joyful in you.

12 For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; your favor will surround him as with a shield.

Psalm 6

To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.

1 ¶ O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger, or punish me in your hot displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are troubled.

3 My soul is also terribly upset: but you, O LORD, how long will you wait?

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me because of your mercy.

5 For in death there is no remembrance of you: in the grave who will give you thanks?

6 I am weary with my groaning; all night long I make my bed swim; and water my couch with my tears.

7 My eye is hollow with grief; it grows old because of all my enemies.

8 ¶ Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.

9 The LORD has heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

10 Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly troubled: let them turn back and be put to sudden shame.