To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

A. Prayer

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:
thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress;
have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

B. Enemies

2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?
how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

C. Exhortation

3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not:

commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
and put your trust in the LORD.

B’. Enemies

6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good?
LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

A’. Prayer

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.