Give ear unto me when I call

Verse 1

Give ear unto me when I call, God of my righteousness; Have mercy, hear my prayer; thou hast enlarged me in distress.

Verse 2

O ye the sons of men! how long will ye love vanities? How long my glory turn to shame, and will ye follow lies?

Verse 3

But know, that for himself the Lord the godly man doth choose: The Lord, when I on him do call, to hear will not refuse.

Verse 4

Fear, and sin not; talk with your heart on bed, and silent be.

Verse 5

Off'rings present of righteousness, and in the Lord trust ye.

Verse 6

O who will show us any good? is that which many say: But of thy countenance the light, Lord, lift on us alway.

Verse 7

Upon my heart, bestowed by thee, more gladness I have found Than they, ev'n then, when corn and wine did most with them abound.

Verse 8

I will both lay me down in peace, and quiet sleep will take; Because thou only me to dwell in safety, Lord, dost make.