1 Answer me when I call,

God, who vindicates me.  *,*

You freed me from affliction;  *

be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 How long, exalted ones,  * will my honor be insulted?  *

How long will you love what is worthless  *

and pursue a lie? Selah

3 Know that the Lord has set apart

the faithful for himself;

the Lord will hear when I call to him.

4 Be angry  * and do not sin;  *

reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent.  *Selah

5 Offer sacrifices in righteousness  *,*

and trust in the  Lord.  *

6 Many are asking, "Who can show us anything good? "

Let the light of your face shine on us,  Lord.  *

7 You have put more joy in my heart

than they have when their grain and new wine abound.  *

8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace,  *

for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety.  *