"Shine on us!"

Purpose: To intercede for the people and call them to repentance.

Content: People, trust in YHWH alone! He has relieved our suffering in the past, and he will help us again when I call to him. YHWH, shine on us!

Message: YHWH alone gives peace and security in times of distress.

Author: David

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Translation

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1. For the director, with stringed instruments, a psalm by David.

2. Respond to me when I cry out, my righteous God,

who granted me relief in distress.

Be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

3. You mortal humans, how long will my honour become shame?

[How long] will you love vanity? [How long] will you seek falsehood? Selah.

4. But know that YHWH has set apart for himself a loyal person.

YHWH hears when I cry out to him.

5. Tremble and do not sin.

Think in your minds on your beds and be silent. Selah.

6. Sacrifice right sacrifices

and trust in YHWH.

7. Many are those who say, “Who will show us good?”

Cause the light of your face to shine on us, YHWH.

8. You have put joy in my heart greater than what you put in their hearts

at the time in which their grain and wine multiplied.

9. In peace I will both lie down and fall asleep,

for you alone, YHWH,

make me dwell securely.

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Psalm 4