For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at largewhen I wasin distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour?how longwill ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah
3 But know that theLordhath set apart him that is godly for himself: theLordwill hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in theLord.
6 Many there be that say, Who will shew usanygood?Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more thanthey havewhen their corn and their wine are increased.
8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou,Lord, alone makest me dwell in safety.