1 A nswer 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.

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 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?

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 K now that the Lord has set apart him who is God-like for Himself. The Lord hears when I call to 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 hake with anger and do not sin. When you are on your bed, look into your hearts and be quiet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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