Sacred Scripture

The Book of Psalms

Chapter 4

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1
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David.
Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David.
2
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.
3
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?
4
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.
5
Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.
Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
6
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?
7
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.
8
A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.
By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.
9
In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam;
In peace in the selfsame I will sleep, and I will rest:
10
quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.
For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
Sources

Latin: Vulgata Clementina (1598/1880) — eBible.org/find/details.php?id=latVUC — public domain

English: Douay-Rheims American Edition — eBible.org/find/details.php?id=engDRA — public domain