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 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.

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 you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is of no use, and run after lies?

3 B ut know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

Know that the Lord has set apart him who is God-like 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.

Shake with anger and do not sin. When you are on your bed, look into your hearts and be quiet.

5 O ffer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.

Give the gifts that are right and good, 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 asking, “Who will show us any good?” Let the light of Your face shine on 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 filled my heart with more happiness than they have when there is much grain and wine.

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

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