{4:1} In finem in carminibus, Psalmus David. {4:1} In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. {4:2} Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus iustitiæ meæ: in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam. {4:2} 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.
{4:3} Filii hominum usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium? {4:3} 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?
{4:4} Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum: Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum. {4:4} And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
{4:5} Irascimini, et nolite peccare: quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini. {4:5} Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds.
{4:6} Sacrificate sacrificium iustitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt: Quis ostendit nobis bona? {4:6} Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
{4:7} Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui Domine: dedisti lætitiam in corde meo. {4:7} The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
{4:8} A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui multiplicati sunt. {4:8} By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
{4:9} In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam; {4:9} In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.
{4:10} Quoniam tu Domine singulariter in spe constituisti me. {4:10} For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.