By Joanna Lawrence Shenk
Psalm 4
Answer me when I call, God of my justice!
Give me relief from my distress!
Have mercy!
Hear my prayer!
How long will you people dishonor me before God?
How long will you love delusion and pursue lies?
Know that those who love YHWH
have been set apart by divine will—
YHWH will hear me when I call!
Tremble, and stop your sinning;
search your heart,
alone and silent in your room.
Offer sacrifices of justice,
and put your trust in YHWH.
So many are asking,
“Does good even exist anymore?”
Let the light of your face, YHWH, shine on us!
You put joy in my heart—
a joy greater than being full
of bread and new wine.
In peace I’ll lie down;
in peace I will sleep:
for you alone, YHWH,
keep me perfectly safe.