1 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.