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.

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on 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

How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? 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 for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear 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

Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on 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 put your 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.

There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.

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 in the season that their grain and wine increased.

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

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