{1Ki 2:10-12; 1Ch 29:26-30; Psa 4-6, 9, 11^**}

    ^4:1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have enlarged me in distress. Have mercy upon me and hear my prayer. ^4:2 O you^* sons of men, how long will my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you^* love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.

    ^4:3 But know that Jehovah has set apart for himself he who is holy. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.

    ^4:4 Tremble and do not sin. Speak with your^* own heart upon your^* bed and be still. Selah. ^4:5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your^* trust in Jehovah.

    ^4:6 There are many who say, Who will show us good? Jehovah, lift you up the light of your countenance upon us. ^4:7 You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and their new wine are increased. ^4:8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace, because you, Jehovah, alone make me dwell in safety.