Chapter 04 - Person in distress prayer

1 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.

2 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.

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

the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not:

commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still.

Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

6 There be many that say,

who will shew us any good?

LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:

for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.