Psalm 4

An evening prayer. David talks to people who love "vanity" and lies, tells them to stop and search their hearts in silence, and then rests. The joy he names is deeper than a good harvest. It's joy that doesn't depend on things going well.

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8)

Versions/Hebrew: 4:4 "Be angry" is rigzu [7264], to quiver or tremble (with anger or awe). BSB follows the Greek, which Paul quotes in Ephesians 4:26; WEB and KJV say "Stand in awe"; YLT "Tremble ye." "Be still" is dommu [1826], be silent.