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People, how long will you turn my ·honor [glory] into shame?
    How long will you love what is ·false [empty] and ·look for [seek] lies [C possibly referring to false gods]? ·Selah [Interlude]
You know that the Lord has ·chosen [set apart; distinguished] for himself those who are loyal to him [C in covenant relationship with him].
    The Lord listens when I ·pray [call] to him.
When you ·are angry [are disturbed; L tremble], do not sin.
    ·Think about these things [Meditate; L Speak to your heart] quietly
    ·as you go to bed [L on your bed]. ·Selah [Interlude]

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How long will you people turn my glory(A) into shame?(B)
    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[a]?[b](C)
Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(D) for himself;
    the Lord hears(E) when I call to him.

Tremble and[c] do not sin;(F)
    when you are on your beds,(G)
    search your hearts and be silent.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  2. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  3. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)