1For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; You have given me relief when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2O you sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah
3But know that Yehovah has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yehovah will hear when I call to him.
4Stand in awe, and do not sin: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Yehovah.
6Many there are who say, Who will show us any good? Yehovah, lift up the light of your countenance upon us.
7You have put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8In peace I will both lie down and sleep; For you alone, Yehovah, make me dwell in safety.