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.

To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. -- A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour 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

Sons of men! till when my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. Selah.

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

And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.

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

`Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.

5 O ffer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.

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 doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,

7 T hou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.

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

In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!