1 H ear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 H ow long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah

O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah.

3 B ut know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself; The Lord hears when I call to Him.

4 B e angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah

Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

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

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the Lord.

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

Many are saying, “ Who will show us any good?” Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord!

7 Y ou have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.

You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.

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

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