1 ¶ Hear 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 my God Who is right and good! You have made a way for me when I needed help. Be kind 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 the lie? Selah.

O sons of men, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is of no use, and run after lies?

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.

Know that the Lord has set apart him who is God-like for Himself. The Lord hears when I call to Him.

4 S tand in awe, and sin not; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and desist. Selah.

Shake with anger and do not sin. When you are on your bed, look into your hearts and be quiet.

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

Give the gifts that are right and good, and trust in the Lord.

6 ¶ There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Many are asking, “Who will show us any good?” Let the light of Your face shine on us, O Lord.

7 T hou hast put gladness in my heart in the time that their grain and their wine multiplied.

You have filled my heart with more happiness than they have when there is much grain and wine.

8 I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou only, O LORD, dost make me to be confident.

I will lie down and sleep in peace. O Lord, You alone keep me safe.