1 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.Answer me when I call to you,O God who declares me innocent.Free me from my troubles.Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people ruin my reputation?How long will you make groundless accusations?How long will you continue your lies? Interlude
3 You can be sure of this:The Lord set apart the godly for himself.The Lord will answer when I call to him.
4 Don’t sin by letting anger control you.Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,and trust the Lord.
6 Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”Let your face smile on us, Lord.
7 You have given me greater joythan those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.