To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

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.