Psalm 4
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General Information
Settings by composers
- Philip Hayes SSB (vv.1-4, English, James Merrick's metrical version)
- Joseph Stephenson SATB (English, metrical New Version)
- František Tůma SATB (Latin)
Texts & translations
Clementine VulgateLatin text 1 In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. 2 Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus iustitiae meae, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. 3 Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, 4 Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum; 5 Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quae dicitis in cordibus vestris, 6 Sacrificate sacrificium iustitiae, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt: Quis ostendet nobis bona? 7 Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine: dedisti laetitiam in corde meo. 8 A fructu frumenti et vini et olei sui, multiplicati sunt. 9 in pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam; 10 quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me. |
Douay-Rheims BibleEnglish translation Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. Church of England 1662 Book of Common PrayerEnglish text To the end, in songs. A psalm of David. 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour: and have such pleasure in vanity, 3 Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly: 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, 5 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness: and put your trust in the Lord. 6 There be many that say: Who will shew us any good? 7 Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us. 8 Thou hast put gladness in my heart: since the time that their corn and wine and oil increased. 9 I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest: for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. |
King James Version
English text
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: 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 be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Metrical 'Old Version' (Thomas Sternhold)English text O God, thou art my righteousness, |
Metrical 'New Version' (Tate/Brady)English text O Lord, that art my righteous Judge, |
Metrical version by James MerrickEnglish text Defender of my rightful cause, |
Luther's translationGerman text 1 Ein Psalm Davids, vorzusingen auf Saitenspielen. 2 Erhöre mich, wenn ich rufe, Gott meiner Gerechtigkeit, der du mich tröstest in Angst; sei mir gnädig und erhöre mein Gebet! 3 Liebe HERREN, wie lange soll meine Ehre geschändet werden? Wie habt ihr das Eitle so lieb und die Lügen so gerne! Sela. 4 Erkennet doch daß der HERR seine Heiligen wunderlich führet! Der HERR höret, wenn ich ihn anrufe. 5 Zürnet ihr, sündiget nicht! Redet mit eurem Herzen auf eurem Lager und harret. Sela. 6 Opfert Gerechtigkeit und hoffet auf den HERRN. 7 Viele sagen: Wie sollt uns dieser weisen, was gut ist? Aber, HERR, erhebe über uns das Licht deines Antlitzes! 8 Du erfreuest mein Herz, ob jene gleich viel Wein und Korn haben.
Káldi fordításHungarian translation
Midőn segítségűl híttam, meghallgatott engem az én igazságom Istene; a szorongásban tágítottál rajtam. Könyörűlj rajtam, és hallgasd meg imádságomat. |