4:1 In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David.

4:1 Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David.

4:2 Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam.

4:2 When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.

4:3 Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde ? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium ?

4:3 O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?

4:4 Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum ; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.

4:4 Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.

4:5 Irascimini, et nolite peccare ; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.

4:5 Be ye angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.

4:6 Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt : Quis ostendit nobis bona ?

4:6 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?

4:7 Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine : dedisti lætitiam in corde meo.

4:7 The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.

4:8 A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.

4:8 By the fruit of their corn, their wine, and oil, they are multiplied:

4:9 In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam ; quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.

4:9 In peace in the self same I will sleep, and I will rest: For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.