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.

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 will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after the lie? 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 the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself; the LORD 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; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and desist. 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 the LORD.

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

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 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 in the time that their grain and their wine multiplied.

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

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

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