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

give me room when I am hemmed in.

Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer.

2 You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame?

How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies?

3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself.

Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin!

Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness

and put your trust in Yahweh.

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

Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us.

7 You have given my heart more gladness

than others have when their grain and new wine abound.

8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep,

for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.