For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness.

Give me relief from my distress.

Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?

Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood?

Selah.

3 But know that Jehovah has set apart for himself him who is godly:

Jehovah will hear when I call to him.

4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin.

Search your own heart on your bed, and be still.

Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.

Put your trust in Jehovah.

6 Many say, “Who will show us any good?”

Jehovah, let the light of your face shine on us.

7 You have put gladness in my heart,

more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep,

for you, Jehovah alone, make me live in safety.