\s5 \c 4 \m \d For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; \q give me room when I am hemmed in. \q Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer. \s5 \q \v 2 You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? \q How long will you love that which is worthless and seek after lies? \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 3 But know that Yahweh sets apart the godly for himself. \q Yahweh will hear when I call to him. \s5 \q \v 4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! \q Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness \q and put your trust in Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 6 Many say, "Who will show us anything good?" \q Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us. \q \v 7 You have given my heart more gladness \q than others have when their grain and new wine abound. \q \v 8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, \q for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure.