1 Answer me when I pray,O God, my defender!When I was in trouble, you helped me.Be kind to me now and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people insult me?How long will you love what is worthlessand go after what is false?
3 Remember that the Lord has chosen the righteous for his own,and he hears me when I call to him.
4 Tremble with fear and stop sinning;think deeply about this,when you lie in silence on your beds.
5 Offer the right sacrifices to the Lord,and put your trust in him.
6 There are many who pray:“Give us more blessings, O Lord.Look on us with kindness!”
7 But the joy that you have given meis more than they will ever havewith all their grain and wine.
8 When I lie down, I go to sleep in peace;you alone, O Lord, keep me perfectly safe.