Psalm 4
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General Information
Settings by composers
- Philip Hayes SSB (vv.1-4, English, James Merrick's metrical version)
- Orlando di Lasso 3 equal voices (vv. 9-10, Latin)
- Vatroslav Lisinski SATB or Solo S (v.2, Latin)
- Joseph Stephenson SATB (English, metrical New Version)
- Arthur Sullivan SATB (v.9-10 English, Book of Common Prayers)
- František Tůma SATB (Latin)
- Camillo Zanotti SSSAATTB (Latin)
Text and translations
Clementine VulgateLatin text1 In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. |
Douay-Rheims BibleEnglish translation Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David. Church of England 1662 Book of Common PrayerEnglish textTo the end, in songs. A psalm of David. |
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 textO God, thou art my righteousness, |
Metrical 'New Version' (Tate/Brady)English textO Lord, that art my righteous Judge, |
Metrical version by James MerrickEnglish textDefender of my rightful cause, |
Luther's translationGerman text1 Ein Psalm Davids, vorzusingen auf Saitenspielen. Káldi fordításHungarian translationVégig éneklendő, Dávid zsoltára. |