Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

1When I cry, answer me, O God of my righteousness! In distress thou hast enlarged me; Have pity upon me, and hear my prayer.

2O ye sons of men! how long my glory will ye try to put to shame? Will ye love vanity, will ye seek after lying? Selah.

3But know that chosen hath Jehovah the merciful man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I cry unto him.

4Tremble and ye shall not sin; Discourse in your heart upon your bed, and be silent. Selah.

5Sacrifice the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the Lord.

6Many say, “Who will show us good?” Lift thou up on us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah!

7Thou hast given joy to my heart More than theirs in the time that their corn and their wine are increased.

8In peace [as if] with a multitude I will sleep and take rest, ³¹³ For thou, O Jehovah! in safety hast placed me, [though] alone.