1 A nswer me when I call, O God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice, and right standing with You)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and 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 you sons of men, how long will you turn my honor and glory into shame? How long will you love vanity and futility and seek after lies? 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 has set apart for Himself him who is godly. The Lord listens and heeds when I call to Him.

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

4 B e angry and sin not; commune with your own hearts upon your beds and be silent (sorry for the things you say in your hearts). Selah!

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

5 O ffer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord.

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

6 M any say, Oh, that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord.

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

7 Y ou have put more joy and rejoicing in my heart than when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.

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

8 I n peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.

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