Psalm 4 — Evening prayer for help

1 When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness. In distress You set me free. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 O sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame, love vanity, and seek falsehood? 3 Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself. The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate in your hearts on your beds, and be silent. 5 Offer sacrifices of righteousness and trust in the Lord. 6 Many say, “Who will show us good?” Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord. 7 You have put greater joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and at once fall asleep, because You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.