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Scripture Context
Psalms 3:8 - Psalms 5:0
8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord; thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Psalms 4
Intro: David reproveth his enemies. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth.)
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 show 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.
Psalms 5
Intro: God favoreth not the wicked. (To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.)