To the chief Musician
on Neginoth,
A Psalm
of David.
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.
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.
But know
that the LORD
hath set apart
him that is godly
for himself: the LORD
will hear
when I call
unto him.
Stand in awe,
and sin
not: commune
with your own heart
upon your bed,
and be still.
Selah.
Offer
the sacrifices
of righteousness,
and put your trust
in the LORD.
There be many
that say,
Who will shew
us any good?
LORD,
lift thou up
the light
of thy countenance
upon us.
Thou hast put
gladness
in my heart,
more than in the time
that their corn
and their wine
increased.
I will both
lay me down
in peace,
and sleep:
for thou, LORD,
only
makest me dwell
in safety.
