An Evening Prayer

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

^{1 Answer me when I call to you,}  

^{O my righteous God.}

^{Give me relief from my distress;}

be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame?

How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?

Selah

3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;

the LORD will hear when I call to him.

4 In your anger do not sin;

when you are on your beds,

search your hearts and be silent.

Selah

5 Offer right sacrifices

and trust in the LORD.

6 Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?"

Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

7 You have filled my heart with greater joy

than when their grain and new wine abound.

8 I will lie down and sleep in peace,

for you alone, O LORD,

make me dwell in safety.