¹For the leader. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David:

²O God, my vindicator!

Answer me when I call!

When I was distressed, you set me free;

now have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

³Men of rank, how long will you shame my honor,

love what is vain, chase after lies? (Selah)

⁴Understand that Adonai sets apart

the godly person for himself;

Adonai will hear when I call to him.

⁵You can be angry, but do not sin!

Think about this as you lie in bed,

and calm down. (Selah)

⁶Offer sacrifices rightly,

and put your trust in Adonai .

⁷Many ask, “Who can show us some good?”

Adonai , lift the light of your face over us!

⁸You have filled my heart with more joy

than all their grain and new wine.

⁹I will lie down and sleep in peace;

for, Adonai , you alone make me live securely.