Psalm 4, Catholic Public Domain Version
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David.†
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David.
- 2
When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam.
- 3
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause
Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium?
- 4
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.
- 5
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. Pause
Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.
- 6
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt: Quis ostendit nobis bona?
- 7
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine: dedisti lætitiam in corde meo.
- 8
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.
- 9
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.
In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam;
- 10
For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.
Catholic Public Domain Version (Ronald L. Conte Jr., 2009), public domain · Latin: Clementine Vulgate (1592)