1 T o the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. -- A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer.

When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.

2 S ons of men! till when my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. Selah.

Ye sons of men, till when is my glory to shame? will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah.

3 A nd know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

4 ` Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.

Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 S acrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.

Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.

6 M any are saying, `Who doth show us good?' Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,

Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.

7 T hou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.

Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.

8 I n peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!

In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.