Psalmi 4

Psalms 4

The prophet teacheth us to flee to God in tribulation, with confidence in him.

In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David.

Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David.

Unto the end: Or, as St. Jerome renders it, victori, to him that overcometh: which some understand of the chief musician; to whom they suppose the psalms, which bear that title, were given to be sung: we rather understand the psalms thus inscribed to refer to Christ, who is the end of the law, and the great conqueror of death and hell, and to the New Testament.
In verses, in carminibus: In the Hebrew, it is neghinoth, supposed by some to be a musical instrument, with which this psalm was to be sung.
For David, or to David: That is, inspired to David himself, or to be sung.

Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam.

When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.

Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium?

O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?

Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.

Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.

Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.

Be ye angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.

Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt: Quis ostendit nobis bona?

Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?

Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine: dedisti lætitiam in corde meo.

The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.

A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.

By the fruit of their corn, their wine, and oil, they are multiplied:

In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam;

In peace in the self same I will sleep, and I will rest:

quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.

For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.

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