1 H ear 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 God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice, and right standing with You)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon 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 leasing? Selah.

O you sons of men, how long will you turn my honor and glory into shame? How long will you love vanity and futility and seek after lies? 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.

But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly. The Lord listens and heeds 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 sin not; commune with your own hearts upon your beds and be silent (sorry for the things you say in your hearts). Selah!

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

Offer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord.

6 T here be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Many say, Oh, that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord.

7 T hou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

You have put more joy and rejoicing in my heart than when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.