1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:

Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress;

Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?

How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself:

The Lord will 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 the Lord.

6  There be many that say, Who will shew us any good?

Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,

More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:

For thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.