For the music director; with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.*

1 When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness.*

In trouble deliver me.*

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 O sons of man, how long will my honor* be a disgrace?

How long will you love vanity?

How long will you seek lies?*Selah

3 But know that Yahweh has set apart* for himself the faithful one.*

Yahweh hears when I call to him.

4 Be disturbed but do not sin.

Commune in your heart* on your bed and be silent. Selah

5 Offer correct sacrifices,*

and trust in* Yahweh.

6 Many are saying, "Who will show us something good?"

Lift up over* us the light of your face, O Yahweh.

7 You have put gladness in my heart

more than when* their grain and their wine abound.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep at once,*

for you alone, O Yahweh, make me dwell safely.