Psalms

For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

1Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness.Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.

3But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly;The LORD will hear when I call to him.

4Stand in awe, and don’t sin.Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.Put your trust in the LORD.

6Many say, “Who will show us any good?”LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

7You have put gladness in my heart,more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep,for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1Answer me when I call,O God of my righteousness!You have relieved my distress;show me grace and hear my prayer.

2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned?How long will you love vanity and seek after lies?Selah

3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself;the LORD hears when I call to Him.

4Be angry, yet do not sin;on your bed, search your heart and be still.Selah

5Offer the sacrifices of the righteousand trust in the LORD.

6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?”Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

7You have filled my heart with more joythan when grain and new wine abound.

8I will lie down and sleep in peace,for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.