1 - ?For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.?
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 - How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods Or [seek lies]? The Hebrew has [Selah] (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.

3 - Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.

4 - Tremble and Or [In your anger] (see Septuagint) do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

5 - Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.

6 - Many, Lord, are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us.

7 - Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

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