9 Salvation is from the Lord. Thy blessing be upon Thy people.

Psalm 4

1 To the head of the choir. On string instruments. Psalm of David.

2 When I cry out, hear me, O God of my righteousness! In the cramped space Thou didst give me space. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

3 Sons of men! How long will my glory be in reproach? How long will you love vanity, and seek falsehood?

4 Know ye that the Lord has set apart for himself his holy one; The Lord hears when I call upon Him.

5 When you are angry, do not sin: meditate in your hearts on your couches, and be quiet;

6 Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.

7 Many say, 'Who will show us good?' Show us the light of Thy countenance, O Lord!

8 Thou hast filled my heart with gladness, since the bread and wine [and oil] abounded among them.

9 I lie down quietly and sleep, for you, O Lord, alone give me to live in safety.

Psalm 5

1 To the head of the choir. On wind instruments. Psalm of David.

2 Hear, O Lord, my words, understand my thoughts.

3 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, O my King and my God. for I pray to Thee.

4 Lord! Hear my voice early, and I will stand before Thee early, and I will wait;

5 for thou art God, who loveth not iniquity; the wicked shall not dwell with Thee;

6 The wicked shall not abide in thy sight: thou hatest all that doeth iniquity.

7 Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies; the bloodthirsty and treacherous is abhorred by the Lord.

8 But I, according to the abundance of thy mercy, will enter into thy house, and worship thy holy temple in thy fear.

9 Lord! guide me in Thy righteousness, for the sake of my enemies; level Thy way before me.