1 Answer me when I call, O Goda I.e. who maintains my rightof my righteousness! You haveb Lit made room forrelieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. | |
2 O sons of men, how long will myc Or gloryhonor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception?d Selah may mean: Pause, Crescendo or Musical interludeSelah. | |
3 But know that the LORD hase Another reading is dealt wonderfully withset apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him. | |
4 f I.e. with anger or fearTremble,g Or butand do not sin; h Lit SpeakMeditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. | |
5 Offeri Or righteous sacrificesthe sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD. | |
6 Many are saying, “Who will show us any good?” Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD! | |
7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound. | |
8 In peace I willj Or at the same timeboth lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety. | |