The Holy Bible – Knox Translation
The Book of Psalms
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Psalm 4
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(To the choir-master. On stringed instruments. A psalm. Of David. )
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When I call on thy name, listen to me, O God, and grant redress; still, in time of trouble, thou hast brought me relief; have pity on me now, and hear my prayer.
3
Great ones of the world, will your hearts always be hardened, will you never cease setting your heart on shadows, following a lie?
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To the souls he loves, be sure the Lord shews wondrous favour; whenever I call on his name, the Lord will hear me.
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Tremble, and sin no more; take thought, as you lie awake, in the silence of your hearts.
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Offer sacrifices with due observance, and put your trust in the Lord. There are many that cry out for a sight of better times;
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do thou, then, Lord, shew us the sunshine of thy favour.
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Never did rich harvests of corn and wine bring gladness like the gladness thou puttest into my heart.
9
Even as I lie down, sleep comes, and with sleep tranquillity;
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what need, Lord, of aught but thyself to bring me confidence?