IV. Book I. Evening Prayer of Trust in God. 1909-14. The Book of Psalms. The Harvard Classics

The Book of Psalms.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Book I

Evening Prayer of Trust in God

For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.


[1]	ANSWER me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have 1 mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
[2]	O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah
[3]	But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him 2 that is godly: How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah

[4]	But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him 3 that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
[5]	Stand 4 in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah.

[6]	Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
[7]	Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
[8]	Thou hast put gladness in my heart. More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.
[9]	In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone 5 makest me dwell in safety.

Note 1. Or, Be gracious unto me. [back]

Note 2. Or, one that he favoreth. [back]

Note 3. Or, one that he favoreth. [back]

Note 4. Or, Be ye angry. [back]

Note 5. Or, in solitude. [back]