1 A nswer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large 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 shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? 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 Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah 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 Jehovah.

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

6 M any there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, 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 they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

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

8 I n peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone 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.