1 For the leader. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David:
2 O God, my vindicator!
Answer me when I call!
When I was distressed, you set me free;
now have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
3 Men of rank, how long will you shame my honor,
love what is vain, chase after lies?(Selah)
4 Understand thatAdonaisets apart
the godly person for himself;
Adonaiwill hear when I call to him.
5 You can be angry, but do not sin!
Think about this as you lie in bed,
and calm down.(Selah)
6 Offer sacrifices rightly,
and put your trust inAdonai.
7 Many ask, “Who can show us some good?”
Adonai, lift the light of your face over us!
8 You have filled my heart with more joy
than all their grain and new wine.
9 I will lie down and sleep in peace;
for,Adonai, you alone make me live securely.