1 H ear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

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.

2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

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.

3 B ut know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.

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

4 S tand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

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

5 O ffer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.

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

6 T here be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Many are saying, “ Who will show us any good?” Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!

7 T hou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.