Answer Me When I Call

^{TO THE CHOIRMASTER: WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTSTS. A PSALM OF DAVID.}

¹ Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

² O men, how long shall my honour be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah

³ But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.

⁴ Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah

⁵ Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.

⁶ There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!”

⁷ You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.

⁸ In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.