1 A nswer me when I call, O God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice, and right standing with You)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer.

2 O you sons of men, how long will you turn my honor and glory into shame? How long will you love vanity and futility and seek after lies? Selah!

3 B ut know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly. The Lord listens and heeds when I call to Him.

4 B e angry and sin not; commune with your own hearts upon your beds and be silent (sorry for the things you say in your hearts). Selah!

5 O ffer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord.

6 M any say, Oh, that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord.

7 Y ou have put more joy and rejoicing in my heart than when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.

8 I n peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.