Online Bible: New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

To the director on stringed instruments. A melody of David.

1 When I call, answer me, O my righteous God.
In the distress you must make broad space for me.
Show me favor and hear my prayer.

2 YOU sons of men, how long must my glory be for insult,
[While] YOU keep loving empty things,
[While] YOU keep seeking to find a lie? Se´lah.

3 So take knowledge that Jehovah will certainly distinguish his loyal one;
Jehovah himself will hear when I call to him.

4 BE agitated, but do not sin.
Have YOUR say in YOUR heart, upon YOUR bed, and keep silent. Se´lah.

5 Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness,
And trust in Jehovah.

6 There are many saying: “Who will show us good?”
Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Jehovah.

7 You will certainly give a rejoicing in my heart
Greater than in the time when their grain and their new wine have abounded.

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
For you yourself alone, O Jehovah, make me dwell in security.