1 A nswer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from 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 Y ou sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after 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 Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh 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 S tand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own 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. Put your trust in Yahweh.

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

6 M any say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on 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 when their grain and their new wine are increased.

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

8 I n peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

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