The Safety of the Faithful

To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

4 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have relieved me in my distress;Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

² How long, O you sons of men,Will you turn my glory to shame?How long will you love worthlessnessAnd seek falsehood? Selah³ But know that the Lord has set apart^[a] for Himself him who is godly;The Lord will hear when I call to Him.

⁴ Be angry, and do not sin.Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah⁵ Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,And put your trust in the Lord.

⁶ There are many who say,“Who will show us any good?”Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.⁷ You have put gladness in my heart,More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.⁸ I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.