To the director on stringed instruments.+ A melody of David.

4 When I call, answer me, O my righteous God.+

In the distress you must make broad space for me.

Show me favor+ and hear my prayer.

 ² YOU sons of men,* how long must my glory+ be for insult,

[While] YOU keep loving empty things,

[While] YOU keep seeking to find a lie? Se′lah.

 ³ So take knowledge that Jehovah will certainly distinguish his loyal one;*+

Jehovah himself will hear when I call to him.+

 ⁴ BE agitated, but do not sin.+

Have YOUR say in YOUR heart, upon YOUR bed,+ and keep silent. Se′lah.

 ⁵ Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness,+

And trust in Jehovah.+

 ⁶ There are many saying: “Who will show us good?”

Lift up the light of your face upon us,+ O Jehovah.

 ⁷ You will certainly give a rejoicing in my heart+

Greater than in the time when their grain and their new wine have abounded.+

 ⁸ In peace I will both lie down and sleep,+

For you yourself alone, O Jehovah, make me dwell in security.+