Psalms 4 and 5

Due to the limited time I'm able to spend on my laptop while completing my rotation in Cleveland, MS, I would just like to share a couple of psalms with you...the first of which is a like a prayer to God before falling asleep, and the next one a prayer to God as you begin the day. I've heard that just about every emotion is represented in the book of psalms, and I love how these two are represented by things we do every day--going to sleep and waking up.

First, the 4th psalm:

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress:
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach?
How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception?
Selah.

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself;
The Lord hears when I call to Him.

Tremble and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still.
Selah.

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

Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"
Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!
You have put gladness in my heart,
more than when their grain and new wine abound.
In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.

Psalm 5:

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my groaning.
Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God,
for to You I pray.
In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice;
in the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch.

For You are not a God of wickedness;
no evil dwells with You.
The boastful shall not stand before Your eyes;
You hate all who do iniquity.
You destroy those who speak falsehood;
The Lord abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will enter Your house,
at Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You.

O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes;
make Your way straight before me.
There is nothing reliable in what they say;
their inward part is destruction itself,
their throat is an open grave;
they flatter with their tongue.
Hold them guilty, O God;
by their own devices let them fall!
In the multitudes of their transgressions thrust them out,
for they are rebellious against You.

But let all who take refuge in You be glad,
let them ever sing for joy;
and may You shelter them,
that those who love Your name may exult in You.
For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord,
You surround him with favor as with a shield.