The Safety of the Faithful
To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me inmydistress;
Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 How long, O you sons of men,
Willyouturnmy glory to shame?
Howlongwill you love worthlessness
Andseek falsehood?
Selah
3 But know thattheLordhas set apart for Himself him who is godly;
TheLordwill hear when I call to Him.
4 Be angry, and do not sin.
# Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.
Selah
5 Offerthe sacrifices of righteousness,
# Andput your trust in theLord.
6 Therearemany who say,
“Who will show usanygood?”
# Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
7 You have putgladness in my heart,
More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
# For You alone, OLord, make me dwell in safety.