To the chief Musician on Neginoth. A Psalm of David

Verse 1

God of my justice, when I call, O hear me when distressed, Thou hast enlarged me; show me grace And hear thou my request.

Verse 2

Ye sons of men my glory turn To shame, how long will you? How long will ye love vanity, And still deceit pursue? Selah.

Verse 3

But know the Lord hath set apart For him the gracious saint: The Lord will hear when unto him I pour out my complaint.

Verse 4

Be stirred up, but do not sin, Consider seriously Within your heart with silence deep When on your bed you lie.

Verse 5

The sacrifice of righteousness Let sacrificed be, And confidently put your trust Upon the Lord do ye.

Verse 6

Many there be that say, O who Will cause us good to see? The light, Lord, Of thy countenance, Let on us lifted be.

Verse 7

Thou hast put gladness in my heart More than the time wherein Their corn and their new wine also Have much increased been.

Verse 8

In peace with him I will lie down, And I my sleep will take: For me in confidence to dwell, Thou Lord alone dost make.