A Night Prayer

For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic psalm.

1 Answer me when I call,

God, who vindicates me.

You freed me from affliction;

be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted?

How long will you love what is worthless

and pursue a lie?Selah

3 Know that theLordhas set apart

the faithful for Himself;

theLordwill hear when I call to Him.

4 Be angryand do not sin;

on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still.Selah

5 Offer sacrifices in righteousness

and trust in theLord.

6 Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good? ”

Look on us with favor,Lord.

7 You have put more joy in my heart

than they have when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace,

for You alone,Lord, make me live in safety.

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