1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness.

Give me relief from my distress.

Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor?

Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah.

3 But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly:

The LORD will hear when I call to him.

4 Stand in awe, and don’t sin.

Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness.

Put your trust in the LORD.

6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?"

LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

7 You have put gladness in my heart,

more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep,

for you, the LORD alone, make me live in safety.

4 Ponham-se diante do Senhor com toda a reverência,e não pequem contra ele. Meditem seriamente e em silêncio,na intimidade da vossa cama.

5 Ofereçam a Deus os sacrifícios que ele quer,e confiem nele.

7 Sim, a alegria que puseste no meu coraçãoé muito maior do que o prazer que eles têm no tempo da ceifa,quando se deleitam diante das suas abundantes colheitas.

8 Eu me deitarei em paz e dormirei,porque só tu, Senhor, me fazes viver em segurança.